Electrical Code Inspection & Correction in Atlanta, Georgia

Is your home operating within official electrical code? If you live in an older home, or a home that was designed hastily (or downright poorly), odds are yes. But before you let the stress settle in, call on the certified electricians at R.S. Andrews! We carry all of the necessary training, skill, and knowledge to be sure your home is up to code and completely safe.

R.S. Andrews has a history of providing the absolute best. For nearly sixty years, our professionals have been the go-to team to ensure your home is equipped to perform safely, optimally, and comfortably. We are fully dedicated to bringing our patrons superior service, and story after story, we deliver smiles!

Contact R.S. Andrews today for an Atlanta electrical code inspection and correction! Our projects are always guaranteed, and we’re never satisfied until you are!

What Is “Code”?

The term specifically refers to rules and regulations laid out by the National Fire Protection Association. When we say code, we’re referencing a regionally-adaptable manual (also identified as the NFPA 70) that sets the standard for what is acceptable electrical practice. This extends to installation and maintenance of electrical wiring and equipment.

There are some nationwide standards, but much of NEC code is modified according to state for various reasons including state law, local climate, building standards, etc. This is why it is crucial that your electrician understand state code for your specific location. The experts at R.S. Andrews know code backward and forward, and are more than ready to ensure your home is safe and secure!

Violating Electrical Repair Rules

How recently did you have an inspection? It’s possible that your home is not electrically compliant if it’s been a while. Your home can have a number of code infractions. In addition to lowering the value of your property, this has an adverse effect on your family’s safety. Code infractions can range from mandating the installation of GFCI outlets to having the incorrect circuit breaker. It’s also conceivable that your home is not grounded or that you don’t have enough electrical bonding.

There may still be knob-and-tube wiring in an older house. To keep the wire away from the wood of your house, knob-and-tube wiring requires ceramic posts to be fastened into the frame. It might have worked wonders for older houses. Today, though, it can be a significant fire threat. The wiring systems feature flammable enameled fabric encircling the wires and are not grounded. In addition, it’s possible that the wires’ insulation has gotten old. This implies that your home is filled with exposed wires. Some would advise a do-it-yourself upgrade to prevent rewiring. The best course of action, however, is to hire a licensed electrician to install the proper wiring in lieu of your knob-and-tube wiring.

Hiring a licensed electrician is the only way to determine whether your property complies with electrical regulations. Make an appointment for one of our electricians to assess your property and replace or repair any outdated systems. For dependable and skilled electrical repairs in Atlanta, get in touch with us right away.

Electrical Code Inspection & Correction

Our inspection includes a comprehensive check of all electrical aspects of your home. This includes wiring, appliances, outlets, breaker panels and safety measures. The inspection provides you with an idea of what is safe in your home, and what needs improvement. And it provides our electricians with a baseline to begin making corrections. We want to handle violations or unsafe spaces in your home immediately!

How Do I Know if I Need an Inspection?

If your home has never been through an inspection, or hasn’t had one within the past few years, it’s a good idea to go ahead with an inspection. Code isn’t something you want to fool around with. You may also consider inspection if:

• You have recently moved into a new home.
• You’ve recently had extensive electrical work done.
• You are experiencing problems with your electrical appliances or wiring. (You might also pursue electrical repair at this point, and if you need it, our experts will let you know!)

Once we have a clear understanding of where you stand within the NEC, we can begin making the necessary improvements and corrections. Having these done is important not only for your safety, but for legal reasons as well! If at any point you intended to sell or remodel your home, violations can come with fines and very costly corrections. Our correction services are much more reasonable!

You may actually note reasons for correction before you even considered an inspection. Keep an eye out for:

• Flickering lights
• Frequent flipping breakers
• Lights or appliances burning out

These all indicate an issue with the wiring or breaker panel (and for reference, damaged electrical components are not code). The exact source varies, but many of the issues are a product of shoddy electrical work, or simply very old, outdated wiring.

Have you noticed any of these warning signs in your Atlanta area home? Let the experts at R.S. Andrews bring your home to code.

Why Choose an Electrician from R.S. Andrews?

You can trust more than just our good word at R.S. Andrews. All of our work comes fully guaranteed, both to provide confidence for you, and as a way to show pride in our work for ourselves. We choose only the finest electricians to provide our consumers with electrical services, choosing based not only on skill and knowledge, but on integrity, honesty and friendliness as well! Choose the service you can trust with R.S. Andrews today.

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