As of July 1, 2019, All Automatic Garage Door Openers Must Have a Battery Back Up (CA)SB 969, Dodd. Automatic garage door openers: backup batteries.Existing law requires an automatic garage door opener that is manufactured for sale, purchased, sold, offered for sale, or installed in a residence to comply with specified safety requirements, including that
Electrical Service Panels by Nick Gromicko and Rob London Electrical panels are boxes that house circuit breakers, which are are safety devices that stop the electrical current if it exceeds the safe level for some portion of the home electrical system. Safety Many people, even experienced electricians, have been killed or seriously injured while
Product Recalls The list below of recalled items is complied from the CPSC. This list may not be completely up to date nor does it contain every recall. It is intended to be a quick reference list of recalled items that may be of interest to the inspection and real estate industries. Last Updated: 11/15/2012
Static Electricity by Nick Gromicko and Rob London Static electricity is the buildup of electrical charges on the surface of non-conducting materials. It is called “static” because, unlike a home’s electrical system, static electricity has almost no current. Static typically forms when two materials come into contact, and some of the charges redistribute by moving from
Air Quality in the Home by Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard Indoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe, but there are things you can do about it. Some Quick Facts: Indoor air quality can be worse than that of outdoor air. Problems can arise from moisture, insects, pets, appliances, radon, materials
Rodent Inspection by Nick Gromicko and Elise London Rodents are a problem not just because they can destroy personal property and create problems with a home's structure, but also because they can spread serious diseases to humans and their pets. Rodent-borne disease may be spread directly -- by touching rodents or their urine, feces or saliva -- or indirectly --
Knob-and-Tube Wiring by Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard Knob-and-tube (K&T) wiring was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use in North America from about 1880 to the 1940s. The system is considered obsolete and can be a safety hazard, although some of the fear associated with it is
Citizens Insurance Company is implementing the following Important changes to their Underwriting guidelines concerning Four (4) Point Insurance Inspections as of: September 1, 2012 – All New Citizen Residential policies October 1, 2012 – All renewals of Citizen Residential policies Changes: read further at... https://www.onthegulfhomeinspectionservices.com/index.php/our-services/citizens-four-4-point-insurance-inspections/
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When Electrical Systems Age by Nick Gromicko and Elise London A major component of a house is its Electrical System. This includes the service panel, overcurrent devices and any associated wiring and outlets (receptacles and luminaries). These systems wear out just as anything else but there is one additional major concern here. Overcurrent protection, associated