Allspec is an independent home inspection company serving Broward, Palm Beach and Miami Dade Counties
The Independent Home Inspector in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami Dade Counties.
The Independent Home Inspector in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami Dade Counties.
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Section 1.01
Sample
of electrical selection
MAIN PANEL: This is the main power supply panel. Become familiar with its location and study
the circuit location markings if any. Type:
Breaker
Location:
Exterior Amp
Rating:
2x200 Voltage:
120/240
AUXILIARY: Auxiliary or sub panels are used to extend the system or provide a protected power source near large appliances or equipment. Use the same caution as with the main panel. Type:
Breaker Rating:
Satisfactory Location:
Garage Amp
Rating:
200 Voltage:
120/240
AUXILIARY #2: Auxiliary or sub panels are used to extend the system or provide a protected power source near large appliances or equipment. Use the same caution as with the main
panel. Type:
Breaker Condition: Double tap --- Some circuits in the panel are double lugged. (They have more than one electrical conductor attached to them) These circuits should be separated with
individual protection. Rating:
Unsatisfactory Comments: There are excess wires in the panel and there is one double tap.
Recommend having item's) corrected by a professional licensed electrical
contractor. Location:
Garage Amp
Rating:
200 Voltage: 120/240
WIRING: This wiring makes up the bulk of electrical system. Because walls, insulation, etc. hide
much of it, only the visible portions are examined. Type:
Conduit
Romex Rating:
Unsatisfactory Comments: On the dock, there are areas of open conduit to the receptacles and one receptacle was loose. Recommend having item's) corrected by a professional licensed
electrical contractor.
INTERIOR COMPONENTS: The inspection covers a representative number of components. The National Electrical Code has extensive regulations concerning interior wiring. If you have any
doubt about the system, have it thoroughly inspected by a qualified electrician. Receptacles: Ratting:
Satisfactory Switches: Rating:
Marginal Comments: There were many mystery switches in the home. Suggest reviewing all
switches prior to close with present owners. Fixtures: Rating:
Unsatisfactory Comments: The fan in the girl's bedroom was not grounded. Recommend having item's) corrected
by a professional licensed electrical contractor. GFCI: Rating:
Marginal Comments: This unit was built before all or some of the standards for GFCI were required .It is recommended that they be installed in Bathrooms, Kitchen, Exterior, and in
Garage if applicable. They are safety devices that limit electrical shock from
water sources. Smoke
Detector: Rating:
Marginal Comments: Smoke detectors should be checked at walk though. They are life saving devices. They are not checked at inspection so as not to give a client a false sense of security.
If none is present, please install them, as they are life saving devices.
COMPONENTS: Exterior components add safety and convenience but have
Receptacles: Rating:
Unsatisfactory Comments: There was no power on the dock, an open conduit on dock, and exterior receptacles (GFI's) are not working. Recommend having item's corrected by a professional
licensed electrical contractor. AllSpec
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