What is Included in the Electrical Inspection?

  We will discuss deficiencies of the service entrance, grounding, panel & sub panels, branch circuits, outlets & wall switches, GFCI's, AFCI's.

Wiring

  - Fixtures, switches and outlets functional
- Damaged, deteriorated or missing outlets, switches or components
 - Evidence of scorching or overheating
- Reversed polarity, open ground or open neutral
- GFCI functions and locations
- Exterior rated boxes, covers and wiring used in applicable locations
- Extension cord improperly used as permanent wiring

Service

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coming soon)

- Type (underground or overhead)
- Conductor / Service lines (number)
- Voltage and Amperage
- Condition (damaged connections or wires)
- Drip loop
- Service mast present, condition
- Improper splicing or tapping
- Conductor too close to hazards areas (Windows, walkways, pools, etc)
- Wires touch trees
- Main panel ground present and condition
- Main disconnect present, location and condition

Main panel

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coming soon)

- Location
- Condition
- Functional
- Adequate for modern usage needs

Sub panels

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coming soon)

- Location(s)
- Condition
- Functional

Conductors

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coming soon)

- Service wire type and condition
- Branch wire type and condition
- Wiring method

Panel

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coming soon)

- Over-current protection device type (fuses, breakers)
- Condition of panel and breakers
- Proper labeling of high amperage circuits
- Improper wiring methods or materials
- Multiple wires connected to breaker (over-tapping)
- Scorching or over-fusing of wires/breakers
- Neutral and ground wires improperly connected
- Direct tapping of main service wires
- Panel rust, corrosion, debris inside panel
- Antioxidant on service wires
- Missing breakers or knock-outs
- General notes