Attachment 6_fa2769.09.1_Elec_Insp.pdf

GENERAL ROUGH

Identify all white wires used by switches at both ends.

Bedroom outlets to be wired for arc fault protection (may require 2 wire home runs) Outlet spacing Outlet installed for hallways more than 10 feet Outside receptacles, front and back, are at ground level (6 1/2 feet maximum height) Light location for stairway to illuminate all stairs Light location in hallways, boxes grounded Lights & switches at all house exits, boxes grounded...

3-way switches on stairways with 6 or more risers Switch for lighting outlet in all rooms (1/2 switch outlets acceptable) Number of circuits calculated to total square footage;

lights are calculated separately Grounds made up on ground bar in all light fixture boxes.

Pigtailed grounds in all boxes Use 14-3 for smoke detectors Check to see if Romex is damaged Romex holes drilled 1 1/4 inch from face of stud Vertical Romex stapled 1 1/4 inch from face of stud Schedule 80 PVC to be used in all areas subject to physical damage and all services Neutral pigtailed on all 3-wire home runs Boxes or vertical wiring in return air plenum Bundling of Romex Box fill Amount of Romex sheath in box Metal boxes to have connectors and ground screws if NMC wiring is used Connectors in all exhaust fans Approved fan boxes are used for fan outlets (3-wire Romex to outlet location is an indicator for fan) Floor boxes are of approved type and locations Running boards installed for all wiring 6 feet of access to attic spaces, (all if ladder installed - to 7 feet high).

Stapling is not properly spaced, too tight and/or stapled on edge (2 wire Romex) Location of fixtures in closets, boxes grounded Recessed fixtures are thermally protected and IC rated in insulated ceiling areas Temporary outlets are GFI protected Clearance between low voltage wire and line in common box (1/4 inch minimum)

200.7

210.12(b 210.52 210.52

210.52 210.70 210.70 210.70 210.70

210.70

220.12 250.148 250.148 300.3 300.4 300.4 300.4

300.5(d)(4) 300.13 300.22 310.15 314.16 314.17

314.17 314.17

314.27 314.27

320.23, 334.23

334.30 410.8

410.65 & 66 590.6

725.54

GARAGE

Outlet in garage Light at personal door entry Back-to-back boxes in same stud space of garage fire wall...

Panel in not allowed in garage fire wall First 18 inches from the garage floor is free of receptacles and panel

KITCHEN

Microwave/vent hood on separate circuit Size and type wire for ranges, ovens and cook-tops Outlets spaced 2 feet, 4 feet maximum, and all 12-inch counter top spaces Two 20A circuits above counter top (minimum) Vent hood not on counter top circuit Outlets for islands and peninsulas Nook or dining area on 20 amp circuit Disposal and dishwasher on separate 20A circuit Range has 4-wire feed

BATHROOMS

Separate 20A circuit (all bathroom outlets or each separate bathroom Outlets adjacent to basin (36 inches of sink) Jacuzzi tub on separate circuit and on GFI Jacuzzi tub receptacle and motor accessibility, bonding.

BASEMENT

3/4 inch stub or spare circuits roughed from panel to basement Romex routing for future finish Proper wiring of bedrooms, (arc fault breakers may require two home runs) Basement lights Outlet in each unfinished area Sump pump and outlet if needed Outlet in crawl space if mechanical equipment installed (within 25 feet of equipment) Light and switch for crawl space if required Stapling wire around beams and soffit Plastic bushing on conduit used for Romex protection...

Furnace on separate circuit

LAUNDRY

Washer on 20 amp circuit that does not leave the laundry room area Dryer on 30 amp circuit with 4 conductors

210.8, 210.52 210.70(2) 300.21 300.21

511.3

210.11, 220.10 210.19

210.52 210.52 210.52 210.52 210.52 220.14 250.140

210.52(a)(1) 210.52(d) 680.71

680.72 & 73

90.1(d) 110.3

210.12(b) 210.70(a)(2) 210.52 210.52

210.63 210.70 334.15 334.15 422.12

210.11 220.54

Residential Electrical Inspection Check List This list includes most work inspected, but not all. Consult the referenced code sections for exact standards. Eufer grounding is checked by the building inspector at the footer inspection.

ROUGH INSPECTION

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EXAMPLE: Electrical Inspection Checklist

KITCHEN

GFI protection for all countertop outlets Two circuits above countertop Spacing above countertops, on islands, peninsulas.

Connectors on range hood and all appliances, wiring and grounding Connectors under counter lights Arc shields on all receptacles going through combustible material if required Flex protection on wiring under cabinets

BATHROOMS

Outlets adjacent to all basins (within 36 inches) and all outlets on GFI, not in tub area Approved fixtures for bath and shower, and properly located (3 feet of edge, shower-type trims) Grounding of whirlpool tubs completed Access to whirlpool tubs and location of GFI outlet (hinged over if required)

BASEMENT

Single receptacle on laundry (basement) or GFI protected.

GFI protected outlets in unfinished basement areas.

Bedroom outlets are arc fault protected Outlet within 25’ of the furnace and GFI protected Water meter ground and bond connection Gas and water pipe bonded Bond around plastic filters in water line if installed Wiring subject to damage protected by blocking Furnace flex secure and connectors on both ends, 1- inch spacing from flue

210.8 210.11, 210.52 210.52

300.15 300.15

314.20 334.15

210.52

410.4 680.74

680.73

210.8 210.8, 210.52 210.12 210.63 250.30, 250.52 250.104 250.53* 334.15

348.30*

Count number of circuits in panel (2 spare circuits left in panel for future use) House dried in — felt on roof Meter secure to structure, rain cap,meter opening covered.

Lugs are tight on wiring in meter socket Screws tight on main and neutral wires, 1 wire per screw.

Panel location & clearances; main located near meter.

Sub panel locations (clearance), 4 wire feeds an insulated neutral and ground buss Neutral identified in meter and panel (white) Correct size and type wire installed for main breaker, and proper size for house If overhead, have weather head, mast or house knob.

Sheet metal screws are not acceptable for bonding or grounding Conductor size from ground bushings or other bonding connect to neutral or equipment ground Grounding electrodes connected to neutral buss

90.1 110.3 110.13 110.14 110.14 110.26, 230.70

110.26, 250.24 200.6

230.23, 230.42

230.27 & 28

250.8

250.8, 250.92 250.24

GENERAL AREAS

Check polarity of receptacles, (at least one per room).

Wet bar outlets on GFI (6 feet from sink) Outlets in garage to be GFI or single for appliance Outside outlets front and rear of home on GFI and at grade level (below 6 1/2 feet) All new bedroom circuits to have arc fault protection Bedroom lighting outlets have a fixture installed or other method for testing to ensure arc fault protection.

Air Conditioning unit has receptacle within 25 feet in areas where equipment maintenance is required Lights & receptacles in attic or crawlspace, if required.

Light or switch outlet in each room Attic and crawl spaces used for storage have protected switched lighting installed Well case/motor grounded correctly, proper fusing Stub downed strapped, ground rod wire connected and driven in flush with ground NMC is not allowed in furnace compartment Arc shields for outlets in paneling/combustible material Outside fixtures installed at each entry point, blank plates on unused openings Floor boxes are approved type and installed properly.

Exposed Romex run horizontally through studs in garage and basement is protected (blocked over top of wire) 3-way switches work properly Outside receptacles have covers hinged from top Panel labeled, panel blanks & breakers approved for panel.

Enclosed/protected light fixtures installed below 8 feet for storage areas Location of light fixtures in closets (clearances), enclosed if incandescent Grounding and proper mounting of bar light fixtures, fluorescent and other types

200.11 210.8 210.8

210.8, 210.52(e) 210.12

210.12 (b)

210.63 210.63, 210.70,

410.5 & 6 210.70

210.70 240.4, 250.112

250.52 300.2

314.20 & 22

314.25 314.27

334.15 404.2 406.8 408.4

410.5 & 6

410.8

410.14, 410.21 g j All grounding electrodes (water pipe and ground rods, foundation steel, ground ring) if available Water pipe connected within 5’ of building entrance point.

Ground rod installed flush to ground, proper size wire and clamp installed (2 required or 25 ohms or less) Proper size wire for grounding electrodes and service equipment boding (wire size) Stub down bonded to meter can or neutral Ground bushing installed on one side of nipple between the meter and panel if it is steel Gas piping bonded to water pipe Seal nipple from meter to panel Overhead wires are sunlight resistant Main is secured to panel if it is back fed Wiring from house to load side of meter Stub down strapped, 18 inches deep in ground, bushing on end and painted Panel covers installed with 2 screws.

250.50 250.52

250.53 & 56

250.66 250.92

250.92 250.104(b) 300.7(a) 310.8 408.16

CSPU

CSPU

ELECTRICAL FINAL INSPECTION

Cabinets must be installed before the final electrical inspection.

*Compliance checked at Heating Rough inspection (HRR).

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