What are some of the steps a condo association can take to improve electrical safety?
If your building is up to code, you may not need to make any changes. However, if you do not know if your building is up to code, you should consider having a qualified electrician visit your premises. The electrician will make sure that you have the right kind of outlets. In many communities, any outlet within 6 feet of a sink or a plumbing fixture must be ground fault circuit interrupter protected. GFI outlets shut off the electrical feed to reduce the likelihood of bodily harm and prevent damage to the items plugged into the outlet. GFI outlets wear out, and you should not have a anything, such as a clock, that is always running on this type of circuit. An electrician can also inspect any visible wires. Older buildings often have many wires that are visible, but not in use. It’s a good idea to have an electrician remove these wires or at least verify that they are not live. If your building is very old, the electrician might want to know if it’s had any long-lasting water leaks or i
