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Getting an electrical safety inspection for your home or business has never been so easy. When you work with a team of qualified professionals, like Mr. Electric of Norman, everything becomes simpler. We even offer a more convenient way to set up an appointment with our advanced online scheduling tool. You can tell us about the services you need and request an electrical safety inspection online!

What Is an Electrical Safety Inspection?

An electrical safety inspection is a comprehensive review conducted by a licensed professional from Mr. Electric of Norman to ensure a space meets established safety standards. This procedure involves assessing, testing, and verifying the operational integrity of electrical installations and equipment against the current electrical codes. The inspection covers various components, including wiring, systems, and devices, to identify potential hazards, defects, or areas for improvement. The primary aim is to safeguard occupants from electrical shocks, fires, and other risks, thus preventing property damage and personal injury.

How Much Does an Electrical Safety Inspection Cost?

The cost of an electrical safety inspection can vary widely depending on the size and complexity of the property, the location, and the specific services needed. Factors that could influence the cost include the age of the building, accessibility of the electrical system, and any additional diagnostic tests that may be required. Property owners should obtain multiple estimates to ensure they receive a comprehensive service at a competitive price.

How Long Does the Inspection Take?

The duration of an electrical safety inspection can vary, typically ranging from a few hours to an entire day. The property's size heavily influences the time required, the electrical system's complexity, and the condition of existing installations. For a standard residential home, an inspection might take between 2 to 4 hours. In contrast, larger commercial or industrial properties can expect the process to extend much longer, possibly the entire day or more, especially if issues needing immediate attention are discovered. Property owners must plan accordingly and ensure the property is accessible for a thorough review.

How Frequent Should You Have an Electrical Inspection?

The frequency of electrical safety inspections is contingent upon several factors, including the property's age, electrical system usage, and any previously identified issues. For residential homes, it is recommended to undergo an electrical safety inspection: At the time of purchasing a new home, to understand the condition of the electrical system. Every ten years for an owned home, or with each change of tenancy for rental properties, to ensure ongoing safety and compliance with current electrical standards. If the home is over 40 years old, more frequent inspections may be advisable due to the potential for outdated wiring and systems that no longer comply with modern safety standards.

How Can I Pass My Inspection?

Proactive preparation and adherence to safety standards are the key to passing an electrical inspection. Start by thoroughly reviewing your local electrical codes and ensuring your property's electrical system complies with these guidelines. Be sure to check all wiring, circuit breakers, outlets, and lights for any abnormalities.

What Happens If I Fail?

Failing an electrical safety inspection is not uncommon, and it doesn't signify the end of the road. Here's what typically happens: Receive a Report The inspector will provide a report detailing the reasons for failure, ranging from minor issues like inadequate spacing between outlets to more significant concerns like faulty wiring or lack of GFCI protection in wet areas. Corrective Measures You will be given a timeframe to address the identified issues. It is advisable to hire a licensed electrical contractor to make the necessary repairs and ensure compliance. Re-Inspection Once the corrections are made, a re-inspection is required to verify that all problems have been resolved. There may be a fee for this, depending on the jurisdiction. Certificate of Compliance After passing the re-inspection, you'll receive a certificate indicating your electrical system meets the required safety standards.

Electrical Safety Inspections in Norman, OK

Commercial & Residential Electrical Safety Inspections

Do you ever wonder about the condition of your home’s electrical system? For the average homeowner, it can be hard to tell if your wiring or electrical panel is outdated or working fine. If you’re a safety-conscious homeowner aware of the more than 50,000 electrical home fires each year, your electrical system might keep you up at night. Let us help you rest easier. Mr. Electric of Norman offers electrical safety inspections in Norman, Oklahoma. When we perform a safety inspection, we assess the safety of your entire electrical system. Whether there’s an outlet that should be a GFCI or a section of unsafe wiring, we’ll find it and fix it for you. Before we perform any repairs, we will give you a detailed checklist that outlines all the services we recommend, drawing particular attention to any urgent safety concerns. Learn more about getting a residential electrical safety inspection.

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If your home’s light switches, outlets, and lighting fixtures seem to be working correctly, it can be easy to forget about getting a routine electrical safety inspection. If you’re living life on a budget, you might even put it off on purpose because you’re afraid of the electrical safety inspection cost. If an electrical safety inspection can prevent a single accident, like a fire or injury, it will pay for itself. However, there are many other benefits to getting a home safety inspection. Some of the reasons to consider getting an electrical safety inspection include:
- Increase your peace of mind
- Enhance your home’s energy efficiency
- Make your home safer
- Reduce your energy costs
- Catch safety hazards early
Many homeowners are confused about how often they need to get an electrical safety inspection. At a minimum, you should have a licensed electrician inspect your home every three years because that’s how often the National Electrical Code is updated. You should consider getting safety inspections every year if you live in an older home or use more energy than the average homeowner. Some of the other times you should consider getting an electrical home safety inspection include:
- When you are buying a home
- After your home turns 40 years old
- While you are renovating your home
- Before adding your next big home appliance
While homeowners love us in Norman, many businesses and commercial property owners have also come to rely on our world-class electricians. Electrical safety inspections are never more important than when you have a commercial property constantly occupied by employees and visitors. You can prevent electrical problems that might disrupt your business operations with the help of Mr. Electric of Norman. When we perform a commercial electrical safety inspection for you, you can expect:
- Professionalism – Our uniformed electricians will respect your property and carefully avoid interrupting the normal operations within your building or facility.
- Reliability – You can count on our electricians because they undergo continuous training at all times. On top of that, all our work is backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise^®.
- Safety – We perform complete background checks on everyone we hire, so you know you’re always in safe hands.
- Convenience – We schedule appointments around your schedule. That way, you don’t have to worry about us interrupting your staff or customers.

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What to Expect During an Electrical Home Safety Inspection

We take pride in performing the most thorough safety inspections. Whether you have a new home or an old home, our licensed electricians will be able to check every component of your electrical system. Our team takes an aggressive approach when it comes to safety because we care. Some of the common services we might perform during an electrical safety inspection include:

Checking smoke detectors
Replacing smoke detector batteries
Testing carbon monoxide detectors
Replacing batteries in carbon monoxide detectors
Checking the labels on your electrical panel
Testing your circuit breakers for proper amperage
Ensuring that light bulbs are safe for all light fixtures
Assessing the condition of all outlets and switches
Looking for ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets
Looking for arc fault interrupter (AFCI) outlets
Checking safety and security lights
Checking over-current protection and fuse size
General safety hazard assessment
Securing junction boxes in attics or crawlspaces

An electrical safety inspection is a comprehensive review conducted by a licensed professional from Mr. Electric of Norman to ensure a space meets established safety standards. This procedure involves assessing, testing, and verifying the operational integrity of electrical installations and equipment against the current electrical codes. The inspection covers various components, including wiring, systems, and devices, to identify potential hazards, defects, or areas for improvement. The primary aim is to safeguard occupants from electrical shocks, fires, and other risks, thus preventing property damage and personal injury.
The cost of an electrical safety inspection can vary widely depending on the size and complexity of the property, the location, and the specific services needed. Factors that could influence the cost include the age of the building, accessibility of the electrical system, and any additional diagnostic tests that may be required. Property owners should obtain multiple estimates to ensure they receive a comprehensive service at a competitive price.
The duration of an electrical safety inspection can vary, typically ranging from a few hours to an entire day. The property's size heavily influences the time required, the electrical system's complexity, and the condition of existing installations. For a standard residential home, an inspection might take between 2 to 4 hours. In contrast, larger commercial or industrial properties can expect the process to extend much longer, possibly the entire day or more, especially if issues needing immediate attention are discovered. Property owners must plan accordingly and ensure the property is accessible for a thorough review.
The frequency of electrical safety inspections is contingent upon several factors, including the property's age, electrical system usage, and any previously identified issues. For residential homes, it is recommended to undergo an electrical safety inspection:
- At the time of purchasing a new home, to understand the condition of the electrical system.
- Every ten years for an owned home, or with each change of tenancy for rental properties, to ensure ongoing safety and compliance with current electrical standards.
- If the home is over 40 years old, more frequent inspections may be advisable due to the potential for outdated wiring and systems that no longer comply with modern safety standards.
Proactive preparation and adherence to safety standards are the key to passing an electrical inspection. Start by thoroughly reviewing your local electrical codes and ensuring your property's electrical system complies with these guidelines. Be sure to check all wiring, circuit breakers, outlets, and lights for any abnormalities.
Failing an electrical safety inspection is not uncommon, and it doesn't signify the end of the road. Here's what typically happens:

Receive a Report

The inspector will provide a report detailing the reasons for failure, ranging from minor issues like inadequate spacing between outlets to more significant concerns like faulty wiring or lack of GFCI protection in wet areas.

Corrective Measures

You will be given a timeframe to address the identified issues. It is advisable to hire a licensed electrical contractor to make the necessary repairs and ensure compliance.

Re-Inspection

Once the corrections are made, a re-inspection is required to verify that all problems have been resolved. There may be a fee for this, depending on the jurisdiction.

Certificate of Compliance

After passing the re-inspection, you'll receive a certificate indicating your electrical system meets the required safety standards.

Getting an electrical safety inspection for your home or business has never been so easy. When you work with a team of qualified professionals, like Mr. Electric of Norman, everything becomes simpler. We even offer a more convenient way to set up an appointment with our advanced online scheduling tool. You can tell us about the services you need and request an electrical safety inspection online!

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The Benefits of an Electrical Safety Inspection

When to Get a Residential Electrical Safety Inspection

We Do Commercial Electrical Safety Inspections Too

What to Expect During an Electrical Home Safety Inspection

What Is an Electrical Safety Inspection?

How Much Does an Electrical Safety Inspection Cost?

How Long Does the Inspection Take?

How Frequent Should You Have an Electrical Inspection?

How Can I Pass My Inspection?

What Happens If I Fail?

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Corrective Measures

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