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Electrical Inspection

Electrical Inspection

What is the purpose of a residential electrical inspection? The electrical inspection verifies that your installation meets minimum requirements for electrical safety, according to current codes. In other words, its purpose is to protect you, the homeowner, and anyone else who will be occupying the premises, from fire or electrocution.

Which areas does the inspection cover? Guidelines specifying the electrical inspection criteria for your location may be obtained at the time you apply for your permit. The basic areas are:

  • Equipment listing and labeling
  • Electrical services
  • General circuitry
  • AFCI (arc-fault) protection
  • GFCI (ground fault) protection
  • Grounding and bonding
  • Underground wiring
  • Wiring methods.

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