Since it is snowing here in Ohio, 6" so far and more coming, I decided to review some old information that I have.

While this article maybe five years old it is one that I thought that I would share with you:

http://www.iaei.org/magazine/?p=2388

This article may be a good way to stay in touch with your clients plus provide them with helpful information.

We very seldom thing about the electric in our homes.

I may have to build a snowman, or is snowwoman the PC thing today?

 

 
Posted by Inspector Mike Parks on 02/05/2010 08:25 PM   Comments (2)   Electrical Safety in the Home Improvement Channel   electrical safety  
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Inspector Mike Parks

Circleville, OH

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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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