Olympian Home, Building, Condominium & Apartment Inspection
Inspector D. Kanakis 718-833-1252  ~  www.olympiancares.com

Pictures of electrical defects

 
 
 
 Pictured here, the meter box door is open and insecure and may pose a problem with water infiltration,  into the meter box.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
In this picture, the exterior light is inverted in its fixture which may cause water infiltration into the electrical fixture.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 

 This is a picture of an improperly terminated,  hot electrical wire in the attic area,  may cause a shock hazard.  Repairs will be recommended.

 
 
 
 
Here we see an unenclosed electrical wire splice at the back of the air conditioner compressor.  All electrical wiring splices must be enclosed in junction boxes and waterproof junction boxes for exterior wiring.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
 In this picture, the missing main service equipment panel causes "punch-outs" that leave openings in the panel face.  All exposed electrical conductors must be enclosed in grounded boxes.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
 This is a picture of an improperly terminated  hot  electrical wire with what appears to be an exposed bare conductor in the attic area.  This may cause a shock hazard.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
Pictured here, is improperly terminated electrical wiring entering the water heater.  All wiring must be properly secured where it enters appliances.  This wire also appears to have frayed insulation and could lead to a short circuit.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
 This is a picture of an open junction box in the attic.  All electrical wire splices must be enclosed in grounded junction boxes.  Repairs will be recommended.
 
 
 
 
Here is a picture of unenclosed and frayed exterior electrical wiring.  All exterior wiring must be enclosed in waterproof conduit or junction boxes.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
This is a picture of frayed and physically damaged exterior service entrance conductors.  When replaced, current standards require that service entrance conductors be enclosed in rigid pipe, to guard against physical damage.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
This is a picture of an open punch-out in exterior meter box which  leads to water infiltration into the electrical system.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
In this picture, we see a frayed and aged exterior service entrance conductor.  Repairs will be recommended. Current standards call for exterior service entrance conductors to be enclosed in rigid pipe, to guard against physical damage.
 
 
 
 
Here, the junction box has cabling that is not properly secured.  Additionally, the plugged in cord should not penetrate the wall.  Repairs will be recommended.
 
 
 
 
Here we have an unenclosed electrical splice at the water heater.  Additionally, this splice is directly next to a water pipe.  Repairs will be recommended.
 
 
 
 
Here we have a damaged exterior outlet with waterproof cover missing that is not GFCI protected.  Repairs will be recommended.
 
 
 
 
In this picture, the junction box, labeled "water heater", has wiring that is not properly secured to the box.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
This is a picture of a corroded exterior electrical disconnect box. Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
Here we have a damaged light fixture with missing ceramic insulation.  This is a shock hazard.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
This is a picture of a damaged receptacle with missing receptacle cover. This can pose a shock threat and a fire hazard for the occupants of the home. Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 

Here we see signs of corrosion in the service equipment panel.  Conductors inside the panel are frayed and have damaged insulation.  Repairs will be recommended

 
 
 
Here we have a corroded and damaged exterior outlet box.  The receptical box is not the proper type for exterior use and the outlet is not GFCI protected. Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
In this picture, the exterior receptacle box has an opening that will lead to water infiltration into the electrical system.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 

Here is a picture of an improper splice.  All wiring splices should be enclosed in junction boxes.  Repairs will be recommended

 
 
 
 
This is a picture of a junction box without a cover.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
In this picture, the exterior outlet is not properly secured and sealed against water infiltration.  It also appears that the outlet is not equipped with a junction box.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
A light fixture in the attic has wiring that is not properly secured to the junction box.  Additionally, light fixtures without light bulb protection are considered to be unsafe.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
In this picture, the receptacle is not properly secured in junction box and without the required cover.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
In this picture, we see a multiple outlet extension cord used as permanently mounted receptacle.  Recommend removal.
 
 
 
 
This picture appears to be of an old screw-in fuse box with the interior cover panel missing, which is in use as a junction box.  This would not meet national electrical standards and should be evaluated for replacement by a licensed, qualified electrician.
 
 
 
 
A ceiling fixture has been removed, leaving an open electrical junction box with exposed wires, in this picture.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
In this picture, the exterior receptacle has a separated conduit, missing weatherproof cover and the outlet itself may not be ground fault protected as mandated by current standards.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
This is a picture of a panel that has voids, or open knock-outs, which represent a safety hazard.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
These pictured conduits would not meet any electrical standard, they are not weatherproof and pass unsleeved through a wall.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
In this picture, the void or open knock-out in the 220 volt receptacle poses a safety hazard.  Repairs will be recommended
 
 
 
 
In this picture, the unsecured outlet poses a safety hazard and should be serviced by a licensed electrician.
 
 
 
 
In this picture, the exterior receptacle has a missing weatherproof cover and may not be ground fault protected.  Repairs will be recommended
 
Olympian Home, Building, Condominium & Apartment Inspection
Inspector D. Kanakis 718-833-1252  ~  www.olympiancares.com

 

 

 

 

 

Pic by Doug Edwards