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Inspection time?
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), most residential fires are preventable and many electrical fires could be avoided through an electrical inspection. Does your home need an electrical safety inspection? Check your fuse box or breaker box panel: if an electrical inspection has been conducted, there should be a label on the panel with a date and signature (or initials) of the inspector. If you cannot find a label, do not remove the service-panel cover to look for one that is a job for a qualified electrician. If your last inspection was conducted 10 years ago or less, you probably do not need an another one unless you notice problems such as flickering lights, sparks, overheated outlets or other hazard signals. However, if you have not had an inspection in more than 10 years, or if you have installed any temporary wiring, or added a lot of electric load, you should contact a licensed electrician or safety inspector to give your home a check-up.
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