Pictures of Electrical and Wiring Defects Discovered on a Home Inspection

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 receptacle 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

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Pictures by Doug Edwards

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