Who is an Electrical Inspector?
by Admin
Posted on 07-10-2022 08:11 AM
When requested by the
electrical
permit holder, electrical inspectors examine the installation of new electrical systems and equipment to ensure that they function properly and comply with the state electrical code.
They visit job sites to inspect new wiring, lighting, motors, service equipment, etc. They also inspect the installation of the electrical wiring for heating and air-conditioning systems, appliances, and other components. To find the inspector for your area, please consult the inspectors by county web page for local and state inspectors. There are usually three main types of electrical inspections that happen during the installation of a new electrical system.
An electrical home inspection provides a thorough examination of your entire electrical system, ensuring all electrical wires, systems, and components (such as appliances) meet legal safety standards. The national electrical code (nec) is the code that all electricians operate under when examining your home, and defines the parameters for minimum standards across the united states. Upon completion of your electrical home inspection, a mr. Electric® inspector will provide a detailed, prioritized checklist including areas in need of immediate attention, recommendations for improvements, and potential upgrade possibilities.
Most electrical permits require three inspections: cover, service, and final. Cover inspection. Schedule this inspection when all new circuits are wired (boxes installed, wires run, grounding conductor connected or made up, nail plates installed in areas as needed). Don’t cover your work with insulation, receptacles, or wall switches until the inspector has approved it. Cover inspections also include underground installations. Don’t cover trenches, ditches, or slabs until the inspector has approved them. Service and feeder inspection. Schedule this inspection when the service electrical mast, meter base, service panels, grounding electrode conductors, and branch circuits (if possible) have been installed.
As a licensed electrician working on residential and commercial jobs for 16 years, the transition to electrical inspector has been challenging. One of the biggest reasons was that as an inspector i had to remember that just because i wouldn’t have done the installation a particular way didn’t make it non-compliant; the installer may have just used a different method. I continued as an electrical inspector for 18 years with six of those being chief of the electrical division at the state of michigan. In those years as an inspector one of the most memorable things i was taught was: “the code isn’t what you think it says, it is what it says - so read it again.
Why is Electrical Inspection Important?
The electrical system in a home must be inspected carefully, not just to make sure it works properly, but to make sure it is safe. Of all the home systems, the electrical is the most dangerous. A problem with the electrical system can result in fire, property destruction, injury, and even death. You must remove the cover to examine the electrical panel. The most important part of the electrical system inspection is the electrical panel. It’s where the electricity enters the home and is disbursed throughout the rooms. Begin your inspection by looking outside the home at the wires coming into the electrical panel.
As electrical appliances deteriorate with time, it is important to get them checked at regular intervals. This way you can detect faults easily and keep your home safe from potential electrical hazards. Costly repairs and replacements can also be avoided. Proctor enterprises ltd provides a thorough inspection of electrical appliances, fixed wiring, lights, switches, sockets and much more. We can also carry out landlord electrical checks and issue landlord safety certificates.