What are GFCI Receptacles? Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles are critical for occupant safety in commercial buildings. As a commercial property inspector, you should know where GFCIs are required,…
Commercial Electrical Inspection Video Overview Get a step-by-step look at how to inspect electrical equipment in commercial buildings, including multi-building properties. This video traces power from the utility-side to the…
About this video: An electrical room inspection can encompass a range of equipment. It is important to know what falls within the scope of the ComSOP and what doesn’t. In…
About this video: The ComSOP outlines the electrical items that the inspector is required to inspect and not required to inspect in Section 6.5.8. This video demonstrates a ComSOP electrical…
About this video: Transformers are necessary whenever the power supply has to be changed to accommodate a different current load. They are generally located next to a panelboard that requires…
About this video: The ComSOP inspection requirements for panelboards include: Report on any unused circuit-breaker panel openings that are not filled. Report on absent or poor labeling. Inspect panelboards and…
About this video: The main service disconnect is a means for disconnecting the building from the utility supply. This is typically in the form of a breaker or lever depending…
About this video: Here are the key terms to know: Working space: The front clearance, side clearance, and height clearance requirements for electrical equipment that provide a safe area for…
About this video: Grounding and bonding are essential concepts that ensure safety, protect equipment, and prevent electrical hazards. While they are related, grounding and bonding serve different purposes, and their…
About this video: The primary components of a three-phase panel reviewed in the video include the label plate, busbars, crossover bar, and conductors. The video describes the main differences between…
About this video: Watch this video to learn how to inspect electrical baseboard heaters using CCPIA’s Electric Baseboard Heater Checklist. Electric baseboard heaters are zonal heaters controlled by thermostats located…
About this video: Follow Rob Claus, CMI®, as he performs a commercial electrical inspection at InterNACHI’s Pennsylvania House of Horrors®. He starts at the building’s exterior to identify and inspect…