Electrical Inspection

The purpose of an electrical inspection is to ensure the safety, functionality, and compliance of an electrical system within a building or structure. Here are some key objectives:

1. Safety: To identify and mitigate potential electrical hazards, such as faulty wiring, outdated components, or improper installations, which could lead to electrical shocks, fires, or other accidents.
2. System Performance: To assess the efficiency and reliability of the electrical system, ensuring it can handle the current and future electrical load demands.
3. Insurance and Property Sale: To provide documentation for insurance purposes or property transactions, demonstrating that the electrical system is safe and up to code.
4. Preventive Maintenance: To identify and address potential issues before they become serious problems, extending the lifespan of the electrical system and preventing costly repairs.

Overall, regular electrical inspections help maintain a safe living or working environment and ensure the longevity and efficiency of the electrical infrastructure.

The inspector shall inspect readily openable access panels, service entrance conductors, service equipment, grounding equipment, main overcurrent protection device, main distribution panels, amperage and voltage of the service (if able to determine), branch circuit conductors and their overcurrent protection devices, the compatibility of their amperage and voltage, the operation of a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles in the garage or carport, and on the exterior of inspected structures, and the operation of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters and Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (using the “test / reset” buttons on the devices.) The inspector shall describe the service amperage and voltage (if able to be determined), service entry conductor materials (if able to be viewed), service type as being overhead or underground, location of main and sub-panels, and report any visual unsatisfactory branch circuit wiring.