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electrical and new construction inspections in ohio: Electrical Safety - Removing panel covers - 09/15/09 12:30 PM
I am often asked why I am so concerned about individuals removing the cover from an energized electrical panel.
I have seen what an arc flash can do. I also know that most people think that it will never happen to them.
This includes Electrical Inspector, Electricians, Home Inspectors and homeowners.
Take the time to watch a video from Square D. http://www.schneider-electric.us/products-services/services/square-d-services/solving-the-puzzle-of-electrical-safety-compliance/
I hope that this will safe someones life someday. If you like this please pass it on.
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electrical and new construction inspections in ohio: Bad Home Inspection Info - Electrical - 09/05/09 06:42 AM
The following is from a Home Inspection Report that I was asked to review. Please note that there are many good Home Inspectors out there. The problem is that there also many bad Home Inspectors out there. These are the ones that I take issue with. The ones who perform inspections that they are not competent to do.
Home Inspector Problem 1. Double wired circuits at the main panel (doorbell transformer).
Home Inspector Solution: Properly separate and rewire circuits .Reroute one of them to a new breaker in the panel. Thus providing a single circuit for each breaker.
My response: The … (72 comments)

electrical and new construction inspections in ohio: GFCI's --- where required - 08/23/09 07:38 AM
Many home inspection reports call out the lack of GFCI receptacles. Many of these areas are 'grandfathered' in so far as having to install these devices.
Using the 2008 NEC here are the locations that are now required.
1.) Bathrooms.
2.) Garages: This includes GDO's (garage door openers), freezer, whole house vacuums, basically all receptacles.
3.) Outdoors.
4.)Crawl spaces. at or below grade.
5.) Unfinished basements.
6.) Kitchens. All counter-top surfaces.
7.) Laundry,utility, and wet bars. Within 6' of the outside edge of a sink. This could mean the washing machine.
8.) Boathouses.
A more detailed explanation can be found in … (8 comments)

electrical and new construction inspections in ohio: Why electrical inspections are needed! - 01/08/09 09:43 AM
Here is a resent recall of a do-it-yourself book.

 
Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers
Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish Instructional Books
 
 Home improvement stores, book stores, and various other retailers nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for about $25.
 
Many home owners like to and as in Ohio are allowed to perform work on their own home. The major problem is that this work is very often never inspected. This is one reason that a home … (5 comments)

electrical and new construction inspections in ohio: Electric Meters - 10/09/08 05:08 AM
While I do not live near the coast, east or west, you may want to check your electric meter for corrosion.
It may prevent your home from burning down.
You do not not have to be a licensed electrician or a certified inspector to notice corrosion or damage to your electrical meter base and/or a disconnect located on your home.
This is an underground installation. If you have an overhead service NEVER touch any of the wires before the meter.

There is a good article here:
Marshfield fire officials warn of salt corrosion on electrical meters
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electrical and new construction inspections in ohio: Home Inspector in Ohio - 10/07/08 04:52 PM
We are the inspection experts.
We are one of the only companies in Ohio that has ALL the certifications necessary to give you a complete residential building inspection.
What we mean is that we are certified on all sections of The Residential Code of Ohio.
If you are building a new home in Ohio especially in areas that have NO Certified Building Department you need us to insure that your new home is built to CODE.
We can also help you with builder defects.
See our certs here: http://www.yourhomesok.com/why_us.htm
 
http://activerain.com/blogsview/927114/CSST-Revisited-in-Ohio
http://activerain.com/blogsview/871331/Why-electrical-inspections-are-needed
http://activerain.com/blogsview/935595/Is-your-new-home-built-properly
http://activerain.com/blogsview/874120/Understanding-Trusses
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electrical and new construction inspections in ohio: How many meters can you hang on a TV antenna mast? - 10/05/08 09:01 AM
 How many meters can you hang on a TV antenna mast?
If you are using one side I guess it is four.
I am not going to get into all the problems that I found with this installation.
 

Just an example of what I see on a daily basis.
Here is one of the disconnects.

This one is by a licensed electrician.

Line/load reversed, undersized wires.
This is why an electrical inspection is so very important.
BTW there is NO license required to do residential electric.
 
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electrical and new construction inspections in ohio: Profile Views VS Blogging Points - 09/17/08 04:41 PM
 I was thinking today what is more important. How many blogs (points) I have or is it more important how many people want to know more about me? 
I am in what may be described as a dry business. What I mean by that is I deal with facts. Not concerned with paint colors, staging, or the price of the home. Just, is something OK in its function or is it defective. 
While my point score is only 25348 my profile views are 3570.
I get a lot of business from people viewing my credentials. 
I would like to here what … (10 comments)

 

Inspector Mike Parks

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As a Residential Building Official and a Electrical Safety Inspector I receive information on home related issues before the public is made aware of these changes and will share them here as they develop.While I am based out of Columbus Ohio I can help you in other areas of Ohio.



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