Do licensed electricians perform Home Safety Electrical Inspections?

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: It depends on if that's a service they offer

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: An electrical inspection is part of your home inspection

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: During a project, if we observe any issues that we feel are unsafe we will bring that to the owners attention. We will offer to do those repairs while on site. We do offer full electrical panel inspections where we go through and re-torque connections, test breakers, and check ampacities to make sure that circuits aren't overloaded.

Answer: No
Explanation: I am not an electrician.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: This does not fall within the home inspectors scope. Most licensed electrical contractors can perform this inspection for a fee.

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: Licensed electricians are capable of this type of inspection but I have never seen the service offered.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: I gladly come to homes and go over the electrical for quality and safety

Answer: Yes
Explanation: A licensed electrician can perform a complete service and system check,and home safety Electrical Inspection.

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: If not they should, I have seen some very bad wiring.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Some are qualified for this.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: My opinion is who is asking for the service to be preformed the Home Owner or the Insurance Company

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: They can if they are also a licensed inspector

Answer: No
Explanation: They only do the work. Qualified contractors can inspect or have there trusted licensed electrician do it under the contractors license.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: A basic electrical inspection is included in a home inspection.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: That could be a fire danger. I recommend to have an electrical specialist inspect.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: if electrical problems are found by an inspector, a licensed electrician is recommended

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: You should ask your electrician if they preform that service and what they do when performing the testing.

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: I have no knowledge of the rules governing electricians in Pennsylvania.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Some licensed electricians will conduct electrical inspections. An electrical license does not qualify them for the home inspection in New Jersey.

Answer: No
Explanation: Inspection is done by inspector but may require work to be done by electrican

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: InterNACHI home inspectors are certified to inspect portions of the electrical systems. A thorough electrical inspection can be completed by an electrician. Home inspectors will recommend an electrician if they see issues in the home or panel.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: the code contains provisions that are considered necessary for the safety.compliance therewith and proper maintenance results in an installations that is essentially free from hazard.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: You can also contact City & County offices for this.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending on the Electrical Contractor.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: If there is a specific electrical issue brought to the attention of the buyer by the home inspector.

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: Not that I'm aware of.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: If an electrical problem surfaces during an inspection, i always recommend an evaluation buy a licensed electrician.

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: The visible components of the electrical system are inspected by the Home Inspector and Safety concerns are addressed in the report. A licensed Electrician my do a more in depth inspection.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: I am certified in electrical home inspections and have not found the need to seek yet. I recommend them to the client many times to make repairs.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: This is done as part of their work.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Depends on company.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on the jurisdiction and what is involved

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: I am a home inspector not a contractor.