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Residential Electrical Project Inspection Checklist

Generally, state laws require that all electrical work to be performed by licensed, bonded and insured electrical contractors and their employees. Homeowners, within limitations, may perform electrical work on premises the person owns and actually occupies as a residence or owns and will occupy as a residence upon completion of construction.

In most states, combination permits are generally issued that include electrical permit fees. Check your building permit to see if it already includes the electrical permit fee.

Code Adoption Information:
The codes shown are examples only and may not be current or accurate for your application or jurisdiction. Contact your local building authority for complete information.

PLAN YOUR WIRING PROJECT
This information is only intended to be a general overview of residential electrical requirements. No claim is made that this information is complete or beyond question. additional information and knowledge will be needed to properly install electrical wiring that is essentially free from fire and electric shock hazard.

THE ROUGH-IN INSPECTION
A ROUGH-IN INSPECTION shall be made before any wiring is covered by insulation, sheet rock, paneling, or other materials. Underground wiring shall be inspected before the trench is backfilled. Except for the final connection to switches, receptacles, and lighting fixtures, all ground wires and other wires in boxes shall be spliced and pigtailed for the rough-in inspection.

Where wiring is concealed before inspection, the person responsible for concealing the wiring shall be responsible for all costs resulting from uncovering and replacing the covering material.

A FINAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTION is required when all wiring has been completed and all devices, lighting fixtures, and appliances have been installed and tested.


State Energy Codes
Most states require that all penetrations through an air barrier be sealed so that the interior air barrier is maintained. Sealing applies to all penetrations including the service entrance, conduit, cables, panels, recessed luminaires, electrical boxes, and fan housings.

The installer shall schedule a final inspection when the electrical work is completed prior to the wiring being utilized and the space occupied.

Residential Electrical Code Examples for Project

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No claim is made that this information is complete or beyond question. Additional information and knowledge is needed to properly install electrical wiring that is essentially free from fire and electric shock hazard.

State and local code requirements may vary. Consult your local jurisdiction building department for complete information.

For assistance please reference authoritative publications that are based on the most current updated electrical code that is adopted and enforced in your area.

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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!

The Non-Contact Electrical Tester
This is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!

The Plug-In Outlet Tester
This is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect Very handy and easy to use.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!

The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter
My absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use to safely strip electrical wires.
This handy tool has multiple uses:
The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation.
The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets..

The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use.





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