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1. Federal Pacific “Stab-Lok” Electrical Service Panels
NOTE: The following only applies to Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels as there are many Federal Pacific
P E R S P E C T I V E S
panels that were not Stab-Lok models and have no history of being problematic. The words "Stab-Lok"
will generally be stamped on the face of the panel behind the door, or on the door itself.
What is the Issue?
Past manufacturer, field and lab testing on Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) "Stab-Lok" panels have established that the
panels and breakers have a significant failure rate. Failure to trip properly with overload and short-circuiting, are
the basic safety defects of this panel. In over one-third of the panels tested, breakers would not trip when
overloaded.
Some homeowners may believe that breakers never trip and therefore serve little function. In fact, the simple
purpose of a breaker is to prevent overheating and overloading of circuits, which can lead to fires. If the breaker
does not operate or trip properly, the potential of fire increases. Additionally, Stab-Lok panels can also have
interconnection problems that can lead to a higher risk of overheating.
How Do I Know if My Home is Affected?
It has been suggested that there are as many as 28 million FPE Stab-Lok breakers in use in the U.S. which means
that in some conditions as many as nine million of them may fail to provide the proper breaker protection. Most
Provided by: homeowners whose houses are served by these panels are
unaware of the hazards. Because most homeowners do not
Rob Rehm order periodic electrical safety inspections, the presence of
Buyers Protection Group these panels is often undiscovered until an inspection is
Licensed Home Inspector made in the course of renovation or selling a property.
Licensed WDO Inspector
NACHI Certified If My Home has a Stab-Lok what Action is Needed?
Annual breaker testing is recommended for all name brand
The Best Inspectors. Anywhere. panels, however, this is especially important with Stab-Lok.
To place your next order, please call To check breakers, turn on ceiling fixtures, a lamp or radio
800-285-3001 that is plugged into an outlet on the breaker circuit to be
tested. Then turn the breaker off and make sure the
fixture/appliance shuts off. Stab-Lok panel/breaker failure, in most cases, cannot be determined visually unless
chronic overheating has already occurred. If a definitive determination is desired, technical evaluation is required.
This dictates removal and testing of the breakers, which is beyond the
scope of any field evaluation and must be performed by certified
personnel or a testing facility. In reality, this is not economically
feasible. Thus, while there is no requirement for panel replacement,
it is our perspective that Stab-Lok panels should be
replaced. Electrical contractors have taken this position due to
safety considerations and the general unavailability of FPE replacement
parts. The average replacement cost of a panel is approximately
$1,000 - $2,000.
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