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FAQs About Residential Electrical Inspections in Utah
Navigating the world of modern electric systems can be daunting. That’s why Power Pros Electric has compiled a comprehensive FAQ section to address any questions you might have about our services, technology, and how we can help make your home safer, more efficient, and ready for the future.
It can be tough to identify all the ways your home’s wiring could fail to meet the code, but there are a couple of things to watch for. If you want to know how up-to-date and safe your electrical system is, look for warning signs that something is amiss:
- Your circuit breaker frequently trips
- You can see exposed wiring
- Your outlet is discolored or otherwise damaged
There are a number of reasons why you should have your home’s electrical system inspected by a qualified electrician. By conducting an electrical inspection, an electrician can identify and correct any potential hazards before they cause an accident. In addition, home electrical inspections can help ensure that your home’s electrical system meets the NEC’s current safety standards. We’ll be inspecting for things like:
- Age
- Material
- Installation
- Damage
- Grounding
- Rough-In Electrical Inspection—A rough-in electrical inspection typically occurs during the wiring and installation process. An inspector will check to make sure that wires are intact and that all fire hazards around conduits and electrical panels are eliminated. By ensuring that all safety hazards are eliminated, a rough-in electrical inspection can help prevent fires and other accidents.
- Service Inspection—There is another type of inspection called a service inspection. This happens when a professional looks at the electrical service panel to ensure it has been installed and grounded properly. If it’s not, you might be in danger of getting an electric shock.
- Final Inspection—A final inspection is an important part of the home electrical inspection process. This inspection occurs after the home’s electrical system has been installed and is used to test the system’s safety and effectiveness. An inspector will run a number of trials on the electrical system to ensure it is safe and functioning properly. By conducting a final inspection, an electrician can ensure that the home’s electrical system is fully functional and safe.
There are a number of items that should be included on a home electrical inspection checklist. By making sure that your home has been inspected by a qualified electrician, you can rest assured that your family is safe from potential electrical hazards. Some of the most important items that should be included on a home electrical inspection checklist include:
- Electrical outlets and switches
- Box heights
- Cables and wiring
- Cable anchoring
- Wiring and junction boxes
- GFCIs (ground fault circuit interrupters)
- Smoke detectors
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Surge protectors