Student Discussion: Advanced Electrical Inspection Training Course

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Research & Writing Essay Instructions

This research and writing assignment may take four hours.

  1. Choose one inspection article from the Library of Inspection Articles or choose one illustration from the Illustration Gallery that directly relates to the topics covered in this course.
  2. Research and study the article or illustration. 
  3. In the box below titled “Your Essay," write an essay that describes what you’ve learned from reading and studying the article or illustration. 
  4. Upload and submit an inspection image or the chosen illustration along with the essay. 

Your essay must meet the following criteria: 

  • It must be written in English. 
  • It must be at least 80 words in length. 
  • It must be written at a minimum 4th-grade level.  
  • It must sufficiently comment upon the chosen article or illustration related to this course's main topics. 
  • It must include an inspection image.

This research and writing assignment is very similar to what a home inspector does during a home inspection--researching and studying inspection images and illustrations, studying and referring to and applying a Standards of Practice, taking inspection images, making observations, describing components, determining the condition of those components, formulating opinions, making recommendations to correct (if needed), proposing the implication of not making corrections to a defect (if observed), writing notes, and communicating observations in written form.

Please continue with the course after submitting your essay. If the essay does not meet the criteria, you'll be notified by email to rewrite the essay.

Romex and AC cables are not permitted in residential buildings over 3 stories. Romex is the brand name for a style of cable that has insulated conductors inside of a flame and moisture resistant covering. AC (armored cable) has extra protection due to flexible metallic sheathing which covers the wires.

Many older homes built before WW2 have knob and tube wiring. This type of wiring is potentially hazardous due to its age and the deterioration that comes from heat in the wires. Additionally many insurance companies do not write insurance policies for homes with knob and tube wiring. If this type of wiring is observed it should be reccommended that a licensed electrician evaluate the system.

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I have a question about aluminum conductors. I inspected a home main service panel in a home built in 2024 in North Carolina. Aluminum wiring was used for the larger systems including the electric heat pump/AC and electric cooktop. I am not able to identify visually the gauge of the aluminum wiring but assuming it is sufficient for the ampacity of the breaker is there a concern using aluminum and is this common? I recall learning that special connectors CO/ALR should be used and then there should be no concern but where are these connectors located? At the unit? is the breaker a special breaker? I really need some help, in general, about aluminum wiring for larger appliances in newly built homes (assuming they passed municipal inspectors…and I know ‘never assume anything’) Quick pic attached but not very helfpful

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I look forward to completing this course.

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Good Afternoon I did a electric inspection today but was not able to indetify the Amp rating , also did not observe any defects or concerns with the panel so if I missed anything please let me know
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Ready to learn!

6008

About to start the course!

6009

Good day, all! Starting this course today!

6010

After having worked in the electrical trade for several years I’m so looking forward to advanced electrical inspection training course. I saved my favorite part for last.:+1:

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Just starting this Advanced Electrical Inspection Training Course today! Adding this one to the Pre-Drywall and HVAC courses I’ve taken with Internachi.

6012

I’m studying for my exam, and while the SOP says ‘do not open the front cover,’ all the electrical inspection course materials show it open. How do I reconcile this difference?"

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What state are you in? Isn’t Rhode Island the only state where the electricians lobbied to prevent HIs from opening the dead front?

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The SOP says you are not required to remove the cover. The SOP is a “minimum standard,” similar to some building codes. You can definitely exceed or go beyond the SOP. Most inspectors do.

6015

I’m really ready to get this course going I just got the IRC and the flash cards so I’m diving into that next.

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I see this a lot on 1970+ homes. It usually is a 60 AMP and if there is a legend label it will tell you. Most of these people have a sub panel outside their home with a 100-or 150 AMP update. Check for another box.

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I am almost finished with the part 2. Lots of good stuff, pointers, and safety issues were discussed.