Interstate Electric and Solar
Electrical Safety
STOP ELECTRICAL SAFETY STARTS HERE!
SIGHTS FOR PROMPT ACTION:
- Incandescent lights may momentarily dim or brighten when a motor starts
- Recurring flickering of incandescent lights often indicates a bad connection
- Things suddenly stop working and no circuit breakers have tripped
- Smell of burning plastic
- Sparks, flame, smoke
- Signs of overheating
ALWAYS HIRE A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
FIRE PREVENTING TIPS:
- Use extension cords only temporarily
- Plug in only one heat producing appliance per outlet
- Inspect all exposed wires and fixtures plugged into outlets
- Look for loose electrical connections and cracked cords
Electrical Safety Questions
Do you have a breaker that keeps tripping?
A broken outlet?
Cut wiring?
Has it been over a year since your last electrical safety inspection?
Do you have an 25 year or older outdated panel or a circuit breaker that continuously trips?
Is there an electrical outlet in your home that appears to be damaged or not functioning properly?
Do you have a dark yard, side of home or porch that is in need of security or landscape lighting?
Are you upgrading, remodeling or adding new outlets or lighting to a room?
Are you planning any residential or commercial construction projects?
Do you ever get a whiff of a strange cooking smell or flickering lights from a room?
Do you have adequate surge protection for equipment not normally protected (appliances, air conditioners or furnaces)?
Are your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the right locations and older than 10 years of age?
If you answered “yes” to any of the following questions, we highly recommend addressing these issues promptly so that your home’s electrical system doesn’t incur any further more expensive damages. Fixing a simple problem now can save you money in the long run.
These are all signs that you should have a licensed electrician who is a professional to troubleshoot and solve your electrical problems. If you ever suspect an issue with your electrical system, we have the knowledge and expertise to determine your unique electrical problem and resolve that problem quickly and less expensive than our leading competitors.
WHY DOES ELECTRICAL SAFETY MATTER?
Electrical Safety | Property Damage
In 2005, according to statistics from the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), electrical fires damaged approximately 20,900 homes, killed approximately 500 people, and damaged over $860 million in property. Although short-circuits and overloads account for some of these fires, arcing is responsible for the majority of them which are undetectable by traditional (non-AFCI) circuit breakers.
What are arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs)?
Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are a special type of electrical receptacle outlets (circuit breakers) that are designed to detect and respond to potentially dangerous electrical arcs in your homes branch wiring.
Learn everything you need to know about ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS
Electrical Safety | Electrocution
The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 50 people every year die from accidental electrocutions involving residential wiring, panel boards, circuit breakers, and outlets. Another 40 electrocutions each year involve household appliances that are connected to the wiring of homes. Interruptions in any circuit wiring, such as flickering lights or sudden loss of power, are not just an inconvenience but also cause dangerous arcing which will present a fire hazard. This is why electrical wiring in the United States is governed by the National Electrical Code (NEC), which is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70) and insures that installations meet OSHA safety guidelines through the (NFPA 70E).
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Electrical Safety | Fire Deaths
According to an NFPA report, in one-fifth (20 percent) of all US homes with smoke alarms, the smoke alarms aren’t working; 3 out of 5 home fire deaths result from fires in properties without smoke alarms (38%) or with no working smoke alarms (21%).
Also according to an NFPA report, in one-fifth (20 percent) of all U.S. homes with smoke alarms, the smoke alarms aren’t working; 3 out of 5 home fire deaths result from fires in properties without smoke alarms (38%) or with no working smoke alarms (21%).
Learn life saving tips about SMOKE ALARMS & CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS.
Electrical Safety is our Priority
Electrical Safety Inspection | NFPA code | NEC code
Interstate Electric and Solar uses our vast experience in the electrical field to provide all of our customers with an exceptional quality product that meets or exceeds the standards of the NFPA and NEC code that governs our trade.
Before buying, selling or remodeling your home make sure that your electrical system and appliances will operate at the highest level of safety possible by having a thorough electrical inspection. Our trained technicians can provide a whole house electrical safety evaluation of your circuits to ensure they safely deliver electrical current throughout your home. Interstate Electric and Solar has the highest qualified electricians in Denver. Call 720-621-2466 to schedule your Whole House Electrical Safety Inspection today.