Improve or Upgrade Items

• G-3 🚗 Garage/Carport - Receptacles and Fixtures:

  GFCI - PROTECTION RECOMMENDED

  Since the 1970s, requirements for GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interruption) protection have changed, and locations requiring GFCI protection seem to get added with every code cycle. It is common for older residential buildings to have some or even many electric receptacles that do not meet modern safety standards. GFCIs have proven successful at reducing electrocutions, and it seems likely that someday, every circuit, receptacle, and appliance in the building will require GFCI protection. The first chart below shows how successful GFCIs have been at reducing risks from electrocution. The second illustration shows where GFCI protection is required as of the 2020 NEC and WAC. As a general best practice for safety.

  
  

  During the inspection, I observed that GFCI protection is inconsistent with modern minimum standards for safety in the following locations:

  • Garage

  
  

  Recommendation

  Have a licensed electrician install GFCI protection in these locations to bring the home up to modern safety standards.

  

  

  

  

  
• ES-3 ⚡️ Electrical System - Electric Distribution Equipment:
  

  ELECTRIC PANEL - IMPROVE WHITE CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION RECOMMENDED

  The white conductors inside the electric panel at the breakers are not correctly identified as hot or ungrounded conductors - these should be marked with black or red tape for correct identification and improved safety.

  
  

  Recommendation

  Have a licensed electrical contractor evaluate further and label the neutral wires.

  

  White wires should be labeled as Hot

  

  White wires should be labeled as Hot