Example of fine electrical wiring practices. Use of extension cords. Wenatchee Home Inspection Services. Extension cords should be used only on a temporary basis! Correct? Often during a home inspection I will see them used for much more than this. The Read more…
Cracking up- Old Wiring in homes and businesses. Wenatchee and Quincy Home and Commercial Inspection Services. When performing a home inspection or commercial inspection in older buildings and residences it is very important to thoroughly evaluate the condition of the wiring Read more…
Grounding to Water Pipes- Electrical Inspections- Wenatchee and Quincy Home Inspections When performing a home inspection and evaluating the electrical system I am always trying to confirm if a grounding system is proper. The Washington State Home Inspector Standards of Practice states (WAC 308-408C-110 Electrical system.)- A home Inspector must: Read more…
Why AFCI’s. Safety First- Wenatchee Home and Structural Pest Inspection Services There is a lot of debate in the electrical community on AFCI’s (ARC Fault Circuit Interrupter). The big issue or complaint is in regards to nuisance tripping. (AFCI and GFCI basics article) What has been shown in the findings Read more…
Performing to your Standards and Beyond- Electrical Systems As a Washington State home inspector I certain obligations. One very important item is the reporting of certain electrical service panels. From the Washington State Home Inspectors Standards of Practice WAC 308-408C-110 Electrical System (1)The inspector will: (section (h)) Report on any Read more…
Proper Landings-Are your stairs safe? Wenatchee and Quincy Home Inspections One of the most common defects on home is stairs. Stairs often are not properly constructed to meet the requirements Read more…
Now I’m talking nipples- Need a pinch? Wenatchee and Quincy Home Inspection Services Every once Read more…
Habitat for Humanity or Rodentity- Under the bathtub, air bypass. Read more…
Missing the point- How not to install a roof – Wenatchee and Chelan Home Inspection Services Sometimes you have to wonder. I was just on a recent home inspection for a client. I had been asked to Read more…
Are codes an end all of proper construction and safety? Wenatchee and Chelan Home Inspection Services In recent discussion board I let myself get into a bit of a debate about codes, appropriateness of the codes and how they affect building industry. The main question was… “ if you build Read more…