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Lisa Bea Smith
- Jul 10
- 1 min
What You Need to Know About Electrical Fires
Nearly three-quarters of the deaths and total fires and 65% of the property damage were attributed to a particular type of electrical...
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Lisa Bea Smith
- May 16, 2019
- 2 min
Ungrounded Electrical Receptacles
Grounding of electrical receptacles (outlets) is an important safety feature that has been required in new construction since 1962, as it...
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Lisa Bea Smith
- Sep 11, 2018
- 2 min
What to do with 2-Prong Outlets?
Two prong outlets found in many older homes (early 1960s and before) do not have a ground wire. (The NEC required a grounded receptacle...
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Lisa Bea Smith
- Apr 8, 2018
- 1 min
Electrical System Inspection: Knowledge and Experience is Key
Before you buy a home, one of the most important areas to be inspected is the electrical system and its components. Our home inspections...
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