.... ... wrote:
One question here. Why is the original circuit on 20 amp breaker in
the first place? If it is part of an appliance circuit in a kitchen or
dinning area?If so than changing the breaker is not an option.

Now for those of you who were quoting code and for those of you who
think the code can be ignored (Turtle) I submit the following.

NEC 2002
80.13 Authority

(4) Police, Fire,
and other enforcement agencies shall have authority to render necessary
assistance in the enforcement of this Code when requested to do so by
the authority having jurisdiction.

80.23
(A) Violations

(2) Any order or notice issued pursuant to this code shall be served
upon the owner ,operator,occupant,or other person responsible for the
condition or violation,either by personal service or mail..............

(B) Penalties

(1) Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this Code or
who fail to carry out an order made pursuant to this code or violates
any condition attached to a permit ,approval,or certificate shall be
subject to the penalties established by this jurisdiction.



Tell that to the telephone company when they ignore the grounding
requirements in Article 800. They will laff at you. BTDT.

Bob