Sample Home Electrical Inspection Checklist
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Sample Home Electrical Inspection Checklist
Outlets
Check for outlets that have loose-fitting plugs, which can overheat and lead to fire.
Replace any missing or broken wall plates.
Make sure there are safety covers on all unused outlets that are accessible to children.
Line Cords
Make sure cords are in good condition-not frayed or cracked.
Make sure they are placed out of traffic areas.
Make sure that cords are not nailed or stapled to the wall, baseboard or to another object.
Make sure that cords are not under carpets or rugs or any furniture rests on them.
Extension Cords
Check to see that extension cords are not overloaded & only be used on a temporary basis, not as permanent wiring.
Make sure extension cords have safety closures to help protect children from shock hazards and mouth burns.
Plugs
Make sure your plugs fit securely into your outlets.
Make sure no plugs have had the ground pin (the third prong) removed in order to make a three-prong fit a two-conductor
outlet; this could lead to an electrical shock.
Never force a plug into an outlet if it doesn't fit.
Avoid overloading outlets with too many appliances.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
GFCIs can help prevent electrocution. When a GFCI senses current leakage in an electrical circuit, it assumes a ground fault has
occurred. It then interrupts power fast enough to help prevent serious injury from electrical shock. GFCIs can be installed at the
outlet, or as a replacement for the circuit breaker for an entire circuit at the fuse box.
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Garage
Laundry room
Outdoors
Test GFCIs according to the manufacturer's instructions monthly and after major electrical storms to make sure they are
working properly.
Light Bulbs
Check the wattage of all bulbs in light fixtures to make sure they are the correct wattage for the size of the fixture.
Replace bulbs that have higher wattage than recommended; if you don't know the correct wattage, check with the
manufacturer of the fixture.
Make sure bulbs are screwed in securely; loose bulbs may overheat.
Circuit Breakers/Fuses
Make sure circuit breakers and fuses are the correct size current rating for their circuit. If you do not know the correct size,
have an electrician identify and label the size to be used. Always replace a fuse with the correctly specified size fuse.
Make sure everyone in your home knows where the main breaker is located and how to shut of power to the entire house.
Plug In Appliances
Make sure there are no plugged-in appliances where they might fall in contact with water. If a plugged-in appliance falls into
water, NEVER reach in to pull it out—even if it's turned off. First turn off the power source at the panel board and then
unplug the appliance. If you have an appliance that has gotten wet, don't use it until it has been checked by a qualified repair
person.
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