Electrical Systems

Is Your Electrical System Being Maintained?

This has the sound of being a “make work” project!  When risk assessors complete a risk analysis of a property they carry “infrared guns” to look for hot spots, and there is a valid reason for this.

Here are the results of a 6 year old building in Red Deer that completed a detailed electrical inspection.  The electrician looked at all suite panels, removed and inspected all suite and common area meters and inspected all common area panels, etc in the building.

History and background

  1. Built in 2003
  2. Has a history of electrical panels in suites having a very low humming
  3. A few suites had surge problems and lights would dim and then return to normal
  4. One suite sustained damage to numerous electrical devices and when investigated found voltage fluctuations. The Board paid to replace these damaged devices (the problem was found that a lug nut behind the electrical meter for the suite was not properly tightened)
  5. Improper sized breakers in panels, which were causing very dangerous conditions in the circuit that the breaker was protecting
  6. Numerous hot spots were located because the breakers were too large for the circuit

After the 3 day inspection of the suites panels and the remainder of the building

  1. Found the wires to a light fixture melting
  2. Found wires from the panel to a plug in and light circuit melting and arcing
  3. Numerous other issues that were unsafe
  4. Code violations when installing new or upgraded electrical circuits (this is against most condo bylaws)
  5. Lug nuts behind the electrical meters that were loose or not ever installed by the developer. This creates voltage spikes to the units

In discussions with engineers, fire safety personal, reserve fund planners and insurance risk assessors this type of maintenance needs to be done frequently depending upon the results from the previous inspection. 

Be sure that you do not overlook this very important maintenance item in your planning.

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Testimonials

  • "I just wanted to take the time to thank JoAnne, Erin and Sunreal for all that you have done to improve the apartment building here at Woodland Terrace;  from finishing the painting in the laundry room to putting in small windows in each entryway door, and new lights in the hallways.  Also, the snow removal is done very quickly.  It is nice that we are being treated with care and respect.  These little touches mean a lot, I just want to thank you."

    -Tammy Routley

  • "The Board at Kerrywood Estates has had the pleasure of working with Sunreal Property Management Ltd for a number of years. The staff at Sunreal have been very quick to deal with concerns and issues and in many cases have worked proactively at addressing issues before problems arise. We look forward to continuing our relationship with them into the future."

    -David Beatty President - Kerrywood Estates Condominium Corporation