What Is an Electrical Inspection?
You may be familiar with the home inspection done any time a house is bought or sold. The home inspection checks skin deep on several facets of the home – the plumbing, the structure, the roof, and the electrical system. An electrical inspection is specific to the electrical system and is much more comprehensive. Still, if you ask ten different electricians what’s in an electrical inspection, you may well get ten different answers.
An electrical inspection is an inspection, which will help ensure that all electrical systems and wires in a building meet legal safety standards. There is a national electric code, which many electrical inspectors will use when determining whether a certain electrical installation is acceptable. In some cases, an electrical inspection, or even multiple inspections, will be included with an electric permit, often required by local governments. Most electrical inspections are done by the local government. For those who want to make sure they can pass an electrical inspection before the official inspector makes his rounds, a private inspector may be hired. This person will advise the project manager, or the owner, of any situations that require improvement before the official inspection is to take place. There are three main types of electrical inspections that happen during the installation of an electrical system. The first is known as the “rough in” electrical inspection. During this
An electrical inspection is a thorough examination of your home’s wiring by the highly qualified and experienced staff at Mister Electric. Basically, we want to ensure your home or work place complies with the requirements of minimum standard as set fourth by the Canadian Electrical Code. HOW? First we do the inspection. Then following the assessment, a report will be issued which will give you confirmation that your home has been inspected for minimum electrical code standards. The report can be used to answer inquiries by potential purchasers, real estate agents, and insurance companies. It can help you with the resale value of your home and may even help you reduce insurance costs. AWARENESS Here are some signs that you may require our services: • loose or damaged plugs • damaged and/or frayed electrical cords • fuses that blow or circuit breakers that trip frequently, or circuits that won’t work when fuses are replaced or breakers reset • dim or flickering lights Recognize that ext
