During a home inspection, the home inspector will examine the electrical components of your home. Here is a list of items the home inspector will check out.
1. Panel Box - The home inspector will examine the panel box for visible signs of defects, verify if the panel box uses fuses or breakers, locate the main disconnect, and verify the ampage for the panel box.
2. Wiring - The inspector will identify the type of branch wiring utilized in the home to take electricity to the light fixtures, switches, and outlets. All visible defects, like frayed, grounding or double taps, should be described in the home inspection report.
3. Type of Service - The home inspector will identify if the home has overhead or underground service providing power to the panel box and report any defects found.
4. Grounding Cable - The home inspection report will identify the location and type of grounding cable used. Sometimes you can not see the cable because it is protected by conduit.
5. Electrical Switches, Fixtures and Outlets - The home inspector will test some of the receptacles in the home with an tester to affirm they are grounded right. The home inspector will turn on the light fixtures at the electric switch. If a light fixture does not turn on when the switch is on a note will be made in the home inspection report.
6. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) - The home inspector will determine if GFCI breakers and outlets have been installed and what locations are protected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters. The home inspector will also test these outlets to verify they are functioning properly.
7. Smoke Detectors - The home inspector will determine if smoke detectors are present in the home and garage.
The home inspection is designed to give you a general idea of condition the home is in. As with everything, findings are dependent on what is going on at the time of inspection and has some limitations. For safety reasons the following limitations generally will apply:
1. Insert testing instruments or tools any main or auxiliary electrical panels.
2. Do not engage breakers or fuses that are off at the time of inspection.
3. Not to move furniture, equipment or appliances to gain access electrical components.
4. Inspect components or equipment that is not easily accessible.
5. Tear apart equipment for any reason.
6. Test all fixtures, switches, and receptacles.
7. Take off switch or receptacle cover plates. - 29939
1. Panel Box - The home inspector will examine the panel box for visible signs of defects, verify if the panel box uses fuses or breakers, locate the main disconnect, and verify the ampage for the panel box.
2. Wiring - The inspector will identify the type of branch wiring utilized in the home to take electricity to the light fixtures, switches, and outlets. All visible defects, like frayed, grounding or double taps, should be described in the home inspection report.
3. Type of Service - The home inspector will identify if the home has overhead or underground service providing power to the panel box and report any defects found.
4. Grounding Cable - The home inspection report will identify the location and type of grounding cable used. Sometimes you can not see the cable because it is protected by conduit.
5. Electrical Switches, Fixtures and Outlets - The home inspector will test some of the receptacles in the home with an tester to affirm they are grounded right. The home inspector will turn on the light fixtures at the electric switch. If a light fixture does not turn on when the switch is on a note will be made in the home inspection report.
6. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) - The home inspector will determine if GFCI breakers and outlets have been installed and what locations are protected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters. The home inspector will also test these outlets to verify they are functioning properly.
7. Smoke Detectors - The home inspector will determine if smoke detectors are present in the home and garage.
The home inspection is designed to give you a general idea of condition the home is in. As with everything, findings are dependent on what is going on at the time of inspection and has some limitations. For safety reasons the following limitations generally will apply:
1. Insert testing instruments or tools any main or auxiliary electrical panels.
2. Do not engage breakers or fuses that are off at the time of inspection.
3. Not to move furniture, equipment or appliances to gain access electrical components.
4. Inspect components or equipment that is not easily accessible.
5. Tear apart equipment for any reason.
6. Test all fixtures, switches, and receptacles.
7. Take off switch or receptacle cover plates. - 29939
About the Author:
Hubert Miles performs SC Home Inspections and the owner of Patriot Home Inspections. If you are searching for a Conway Home Inspector see what Patriot Home Inspections can offer you.
