Tip from Warner Robins Home Inspection Company, August 16 2009. As a seller prepares their home for prospective buyers, here's a helpful tip to speed the inspection process along.
The electrical panel is one of the many items on the home inspector's list of things to check. In preparation for the inspection, ensure the area in front of the panel is clear. The required workspace to remove and inspect the panel is a cleared area approximately 30" either side of the panel, 3' 6" in front of the panel on an insulated wall or 48" on an uninsulated wall (cement block) and a height of 6'6".
The above picture is an example of what NOT to do. This situation is inconvenient for the home buyer who paid for a home inspection which will be incomplete because the access to the panel was blocked. Another point is a blocked electrical panel violates building code requirements (NEC 110.26).
The home inspection process can be easy if prepared for correctly. Check back here for more tips on how to smooth out your home inspection. Ace Home Inspection, LLC of Warner Robins Georgia offers buyer's and seller's home inspections, Radon Measurements, Mold Survey & Sampling, Recall Check for mechanical appliances, Water Testing, Surface Lead Testing, Pool and Spa Inspections and a FREE 90 Day Limited Home Warranty. All of this provided by an ASHI and NACHI Certified Home Inspector who truly strives to provide you the best service possible.
Howard Tennyson
Ace Home Inspection, LLC
Office (478) 954-9791
Fax (888) 273-9868
acehomeinspectionllc@gmail.com
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