Electrical Inspection

Our inspector will:

A. Inspect:
1. The service entry.
2. The service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways.
3. The service equipment and main disconnects.
4. The service grounding.
5. The interior components of service panels and sub panels.
6. The conductors.
7. The overcurrent protection devices.
8. All accessible installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles.
9. The ground fault circuit interrupters.
10. The arc fault circuit interuptors.

B. Describe:
1. The amperage and voltage rating of the service.
2. The location of main disconnect(s) and sub panels.
3. The wiring method or type.

C. Report:
1. On the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring.
2. On the presence of electric panels with a documented history of functional defects.
3. On the presence of obsolete wiring or components, i. e. knob and tube wiring, fused overprotection devices, two prong wall outlets, etc.
4. On the presence of unrated electrical components.
5. On the presence of undersized wiring, inappropriate double tapping / double lugging, improperly routed, protected, or terminated wiring.
6. On the presence of evidence of overheating in electrical components.
7. On the lack of, or improper grounding.
8. On the absence of smoke detectors.



Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems will function almost indefinitely if properly installed and not overloaded or physically abused.

Electrical fires in our homes claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305 more.

Some of these fires are caused by electrical system failures and appliance defects, but many more are caused by the misuse and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, incorrectly installed wiring, and overloaded circuits and extension cords.

  • Never use anything but the proper fuse to protect a circuit.
  • Find and correct overloaded circuits.
  • Never place extension cords under rugs. 
  • Outlets near water should be GFI-type outlets. 
  • Don't allow trees near power lines to be climbed. 
  • Keep ladders, kites, equipment and anything else away from overhead power lines.

 
HomeOwner Tips on Electrical Safety.

   Inspected once, inspected right!