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    Nov 14, 2011, 05:25 AM
    Is there any reason to label the electrical service panel outside the home
    A home inspector requested labeling the service panel outside the house there are only two is that code or a reason to do this
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    Nov 14, 2011, 02:47 PM
    Even if it isn't code it's a good idea to know what the breaker disconnects. That is one of the biggest problems I face in doing work, unlabled breakers.
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    Nov 14, 2011, 05:47 PM
    Fire department in an emergancy, electric workers in the future, New owners if you sell the house, and to be blunt, to make the inspector happy,
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