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If you're like many electrical contractors, you probably think your inspector is an overly officious guy who loves to nit-pick your every completed installation. If that's what you think, you may be ...

What is the purpose of a residential electrical inspection? The inspection is designed to verify that your installation meets minimum requirements for electrical safety, according to current codes. In ...

Once drywall comes down, you are no longer in a cosmetic project, you are in the middle of an electrical job that building officials treat as new work. The moment wires, boxes, or panels are exposed, ...

Whether they’re part of local establishments or a national chain, permits for new restaurants are a constant source of inspections for many jurisdictions. Either way, there are always several ...