Electrical codes are in place to protect people and property from electrical hazards. These codes set the standards for safe electrical installations, repairs, and alterations. If your property has electrical work that doesn’t meet the current code, it’s crucial to have these electrical code violations corrected to ensure safety and prevent potential issues.
Our licensed electricians provide comprehensive electrical code correction services to bring your electrical system up to code.
What are Electrical Code Violations?
Electrical code violations can range from minor issues to significant safety hazards. Some common examples include: improper wiring, overloaded circuits, missing or incorrect GFCI/AFCI protection, non-approved electrical products, exposed or damaged electrical components, improper grounding, knob and tube wiring, DIY electrical work, etc.
Why are Electrical Code Corrections Important?
- Safety: The primary reason for correcting electrical code violations is to protect people from electrical shocks, fires, and other hazards.
- Property protection: Faulty electrical systems can damage your property, appliances, and electronics.
- Legal compliance: Electrical work must comply with electrical codes. Failure to comply can result in penalties, fines, or difficulty selling your property.
- Insurance requirements: Some insurance companies may deny coverage for damages caused by electrical fires or other issues if your electrical system is not up to code.
- Home value: Up-to-date and safe electrical systems can increase your property’s value.
Our Electrical Code Correction Services
Our licensed electricians are experts in identifying and correcting electrical code violations. We offer a wide range of services to bring your electrical system into compliance:
- Electrical inspections: We perform thorough electrical inspections to identify existing code violations and potential problems.
- Wiring corrections: We can correct any wiring issues, including replacing damaged wires, ensuring proper connections, and upgrading wiring to meet current standards.
- Circuit upgrades: We can add new circuits or upgrade existing ones to prevent overloads and ensure sufficient power for your needs.
- GFCI/AFCI protection: We install or replace GFCI and AFCI breakers and outlets in appropriate locations.
- Electrical panel upgrades: We can upgrade your electrical panel to increase capacity, improve safety, and accommodate modern electrical demands.
- Grounding system corrections: We ensure your electrical system is properly grounded to protect against electrical faults.
- Knob and tube wiring replacement: We can replace outdated and unsafe knob and tube wiring with modern, safe wiring methods.
- Corrections to DIY electrical work: We can inspect and correct any unsafe or non-compliant electrical work done by unqualified individuals.
- Aluminum Wiring Solutions: We are qualified to address issues related to aluminum wiring.
Importance of Hiring a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC)
It is crucial to hire a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC) for any electrical work. LECs have the necessary training and insurance to perform electrical work safely and in compliance with electrical codes. Hiring an LEC ensures that:
- The work is done safely and correctly.
- The required permits are obtained.
- The work is inspected.
Call us for Electrical Code Corrections
Don’t compromise the safety of your property and its occupants. If you suspect any electrical code violations, contact our licensed electricians today. We will ensure that your electrical system is safe, compliant, and functioning correctly.
