sparky wrote: <<Is there a Fireman here that will comment??>>

As a fire fighter I have an array of forcible entry tools and I have been thoroughly trained in their use. So one way or the other I will reach the service equipment if I need to. If I had my way though all buildings would have an exterior disconnect or knox box access to the electrical and other utilities. The Southern Building Code required external disconnects for power to single family homes at one time. I have no idea if it still does.
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Tom

Tom Horne

"This alternating current stuff is just a fad. It is much too dangerous for general use" Thomas Alva Edison