Contractor flags cloth‑jacket wiring, county estimates up to $254,556 for courthouse electrical work
During an update on HVAC renovations, Millig contractors reported roughly 56 circuits with outdated cloth‑jacket wiring and proposed a remediation plan with a not‑to‑exceed estimate of $254,556 and an 8–12 week timeline; asbestos abatement was noted as a potential additional cost.
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Contractors working on the courthouse HVAC and lighting upgrade told the Board that previously overlooked cloth‑jacket electrical wiring remains in the building and, in some cases, lacked demonstrable continuity of the safety ground. Millig representatives said the issue was discovered when new light fixtures were connected and inspectors required proof of a continuous ground; where continuity could not be established, new conduits and circuits were necessary.
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