Electrical Inspections are a Vital Public Safety Function
The following six-point position statement was issued by the "Inspection Initiative," an industry coalition supporting qualified electrical inspections.
Inspections Can Save Lives and Property:
Inspections by qualified electrical inspectors reduce the potential for fire and shock hazards due to incorrectly installed electrical products and systems covered by the National Electrical Code®, save lives, and reduce property damage that may result from unsafe electrical inspections.
Inspections Confirm that Qualified Installers are on the Job:
Electrical inspections protect against untrained or careless installers.
Too often, unqualified installers perform unsafe electrical installations, and may also use products that don't meet national safety requirements or local laws and codes.
Inspections Mean Compliance with Laws:
Most states and localities require electrical installations to comply with the National Electrical Code®, to protect public safety. Electrical inspections help confirm that electrical wiring and systems are installed "according to Code."
No Public Funding:
Government funding isn't needed to pay for proper and thorough electrical inspections. The cost of inspections is usually covered by fees paid directly by builders and contractors. This vital public safety function doesn't have to cost taxpayers or cash-strapped governments a dime!
Inspections Check for Safe Products:
Most states and localities require electrical products to be "Listed" by recognized product safety certification organizations. Electrical inspections help confirm that properly certified products meeting U.S. safety standards are installed.
Inspections Can Help Lower Insurance Premiums:
Property insurance premiums are generally lower in areas with strong building codes enforced by professional inspectors. That's because qualified electrical inspections help protect lives and property.
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