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Inspection
What Does an Electrician Check During a Home Inspection?
Quick Answer: During a professional electrical inspection, a licensed electrician checks the panel condition and brand, service entrance wiring, grounding system, GFCI and AFCI protection, outlet and switch condition, visible wiring, and overall code compliance. This is different from a general home inspector's electrical check.
General Inspector vs. Licensed Electrician
| Aspect | General Inspector | Licensed Electrician |
|---|---|---|
| Panel brand identification | Basic | Comprehensive |
| Load calculation | No | Yes |
| Thermal imaging | Rarely | Yes (Ocean Wire) |
| Code compliance detail | Surface level | Full NEC review |
| Repair capability | None | Immediate |
| Insurance documentation | Limited | Full report |
The Ocean Wire Electric Inspection Checklist
Panel
- ☐ Brand and model (check against hazardous list)
- ☐ Age and condition
- ☐ Proper breaker sizing
- ☐ No double taps
- ☐ No signs of heat damage or corrosion
- ☐ Proper labeling
Service Entrance
- ☐ Wire condition and sizing
- ☐ Weatherhead and mast condition
- ☐ Meter socket condition
Grounding
- ☐ Ground rods present and connected
- ☐ Grounding electrode conductor intact
- ☐ Panel ground bus properly bonded
Branch Circuits
- ☐ GFCI protection in required locations
- ☐ AFCI protection where required
- ☐ No open junction boxes
- ☐ No exposed wiring
Outlets and Switches
- ☐ All outlets functional
- ☐ No reversed polarity
- ☐ No open grounds
- ☐ GFCI outlets test correctly
Get a Professional Electrical Inspection
Before you buy or sell. Contact Ocean Wire Electric.
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