The electrical system of this building contains a Zinsco service panel and or a service panel with Zinsco components. Although Zinsco panels and components were innovative at the time of inception, the reliability and safety of the panel has been in question due to documented circuit breaker and busbar failures. This enclosure may have been originally owned by the power company and was designed for the dead front cover to only be removed after the removal of the power meter. Due to possible hazardous conditions, the panel dead front cover was not removed, and the electrical inspection of this panel was not completed. Proper identification of latent defects or evidence of hazardous conditions related to the system requires the removal of the circuit breakers and is beyond the scope of the home inspection. A licensed electrical contractor should be consulted for a complete invasive inspection of the electrical panel to determine if repair, modification, or replacement is needed to ensure safe and reliable service.
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