Older properties in Franklin, TN can pose challenges to any home inspector in this area. However; with a little common sense, costly repairs can be avoided while rehabbing, especially during the painting process. There is no real good way to remove paint from a contaminated outlet like this once it is filled with paint. The inside contacts form a insulation barrier which might allow enough contact for light amperage uses such as lamps, but could overheat and cause a fire when larger current drawing appliances such as toasters or microwave ovens are plugged in.
A strip of tape over the outlet face could have avoided a costly visit from the electrician. Price of a service call from an an electrician $75.00. Price of the outlet $5.00. Look on the owners face when presented with the cost of the repairs... Priceless!
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