Posts tagged electrical inspection defects
Electrical Defects Found During a Home Inspection

This electrical panel has double tapped branch wires. This is a safety hazard, for this reason. It can cause arching, which can cause heat and fire hazards. Recommend licensed electrician re-evaluate/repair as needed.

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This electrical panel had 2 AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter) breakers. One wasn’t functioning properly. These are designed to prevent arcing which can cause fires. Recommend licensed contractor repair.
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This is a loose wire in an electrical panel, safety hazard. It should be capped/taped to prevent a shock hazard. If this touched the panel it would make the panel energized.

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This is a photo that shows a damaged breaker pole. The panel label states that it requires 2 pole breakers in the service section. Its required to have 6 or less hand movements to shut off the main service disconnect area in an electrical panel. Recommend repair

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