Nail punctures a kitchen branch circuit cable causing an electrical fire
January 30, 2020
Electrical
Reference Number:
II-1008803-2020 (#17051)
Location: Delta
Regulated industry sector: Electrical - Low Voltage Electrical System
Incident overview
An energized interior 40Amp kitchen branch circuit cable for the range was punctured by a nail during installation of wire metal meshing used for stucco applications to the exterior of the building.