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electrical inspection: Extension cords through walls - 03/06/08 07:12 PM

When performing the electrical portion of a home or condo inspection. I'll occasionally run into cases where the property owner knowing nothing of electrical systems decides the best way to power up appliances is through the use of an extension plug.

Use of an extension plug record in and of itself is not a big problem. As long as they are temporary.

The key word here is temporary as extension plugs are not meant to be used as permanent wiring solutions.
When I see an extension plug has been run through a wall. I know it is not meant as a temporary … (21 comments)

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