Some Key Facts About Electrical Inspections
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One aspect of ensuring the safety of their home or business premises that every householder or business owner is likely to need at some point is an electrical inspection. These are carried out by a qualified electrician, and their primary function is to ensure that all the wiring and electrical systems, including certain electrical equipment, within a home or office are safe and meet the applicable regulatory and legal standards. Here are some facts about electrical inspections.
What Will An Electrical Inspection Include?
The scope of an electrical inspection can range from a basic audit which is done visually and makes recommendations, to a comprehensive inspection when a series of electrical tests are carried out with respect to polarities of power outlets and electrical safety switches, for example. Here is a list of some of the checks and tests that could occur during an electrical inspection:
- Visual Checks For Instances Of Exposed Wiring Or Cable
- Check For Electrical Hazards
- Identifying Cables Or Wiring Which Is Outdated
- Inspections Of Power Boxes
- Testing Electrical Safety Switches
- Checking Lighting Fittings
- Checking For The Risk Of Overloaded Electrical Systems
- Checking And Testing Power Sockets
- Checking For Evidence Of DIY Electrical Work
- Testing Smoke Alarms
- Checking For Electrical Installations That Do Not Comply With Regulations
- Checking That Electrical Wiring, Installations, And Equipment Comply With Statutory Regulations
This is not a complete list, and some of the specific checks will depend on the type of property, what the building is used for, and the state or federal statutory regulations that apply to those premises.
