On a single-family remodel at final inspection, ground-fault protection of equipment trips during commissioning; what is the proper response?
- ABypass it permanently
- BIncrease every breaker rating
- CDisconnect grounding electrodes
- Diagnose before energizing
Why D is correct
A trip can indicate misconfiguration or a real fault; defeating protection removes an essential safeguard and obscures the cause. The best answer is therefore “Investigate settings, sensing, wiring, and actual leakage before energizing service.” The other choices either address a different system, rely on an unsafe shortcut, or make a conclusion not supported by the stated facts.