Electrical Inspection
What to expect when you request our Electrical Inspection
We will provide a complete 21-point electrical inspection report that will point out key electrical safety concerns and make recommendations to help keep you and your family safe.
Electrical Safety Checklist
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Identify the electric panel manufacturer
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Record electric panel rated ampacity
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Record electric panel location and make sure it meets NEC requirements.
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Record the estimated age of your home's of electrical gear.
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Identify whether or not your electrical service is protected with a main overcurrent device.
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Record how many spaces are currently used, and available for future electrical improvements.
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Provide expert opinion on the condition of the main electrical busbar.
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Identify whether or not there is an existing whole home surge protector and it's condition (now required in all homes per current NEC).
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Identify the overall condition of your electrical panel with respect to safety and expected useful service life.
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Determine If your electrical panel is properly indexed and labeled.
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Determine if your circuit breakers are properly sized for their respective circuit loads.
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Document condition of circuit breakers/over-current devices.
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Identify and verify proper electrical connection methods to circuit breakers (absence of "dog-piled" or improper multi-tapped circuits).
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Identify aluminum circuits and verify proper termination methods.
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Make sure all "shared neutral" loads are properly connected per NEC guidelines.
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Identify and test all GFCI receptacles. Provide recommendations where missing per NEC guidelines.
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Identify and test all AFCI receptacles. Provide recommendations where missing per NEC guidelines.
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all TR circuits and make recommendations per NEC Guidelines. TR circuits were first introduced into the NEC back in 2008. The installation of TR (tamper-resistant) circuits, help reduce accidental electrocution. Especially with small curious children.
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Identify if outdoor electrical receptacles are weather resistant and GFCI protected per NEC requirements.
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Ensure smoke detectors are properly installed, functional, and operating within their expected useful life.
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Ensure Carbon monoxide alarms are properly installed, functional, and operating within their expected useful life.
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Provide electrical repair or improvement recommendations to increase your family's safety and improve your comfort and life.
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