Inspection Services

Inspectors usually work with professional electricians who know codes and what is expected at inspections. Inspectors usually have a tight schedule and can’t take time to educate you about what is needed. Their job is to inspect, not to help plan your project. Take these steps to ensure that the inspections go smoothly.

Before scheduling an inspection, ask the building department for printed information about your type of electrical project. Make neat, readable, and complete drawings and provide a list of the materials. Be clear on when the inspections will take place and exactly what needs to be done before each inspection. Don’t cover up wiring that the inspector needs to see. If you install drywall before the inspection, you may have to rip it out and reinstall it after the inspection. Some building departments limit the kinds of work that a homeowner can do; you may have to hire a professional for at least part of a job. Others will let you take an advanced work only if you can pass an oral or written test.