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 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 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 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 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 Read more…
Proper Landings-Are your stairs safe? Wenatchee and Quincy Home Inspections One of the most common defects on home is stairs. Read more…
Now I’m talking nipples- Need a pinch? 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 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 Read more…