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Electrical Inspections

Ensuring Code Compliance & Safety Standards

Mister Sparky of Colorado Springs adheres to the highest standards, complying with all local and national codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC). 

This ensures our customers’ homes are safe, reliable, and compliant—protecting their investments and simplifying future property sales.

Electrical inspections are essential for buying, selling, or evaluating a home. Even newly remodeled homes can have outdated or unsafe electrical systems. 

Older homes may not meet current NEC standards or accommodate today’s power demands for multiple devices and appliances.

Our licensed technicians are trained to identify and address code violations, ensuring your home meets all local and state requirements. 

With a focus on safety and reliability, we help keep your property and family protected.

Here are some common electric code violation guidelines:

Bathrooms

  • GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) receptacles are required in the bathroom.
  • A receptacle must be installed within 3 feet of the sink basin’s outer edge.
  • Receptacles cannot be installed face-up on countertops.
  • To prevent overloading from high-wattage devices like hair dryers, at least one dedicated 20-amp branch circuit is required.

General Rooms

  • Wall receptacles must be installed at intervals of no more than 12 feet.
  • Any wall space wider than 24 inches requires a receptacle.
  • Hallways longer than 10 feet must have at least one receptacle.

Kitchens

  • All countertop receptacles must be GFCI-protected.
  • Receptacles cannot be placed more than 20 inches above countertops (exceptions apply for accessibility needs and when installation on islands or peninsulas is not feasible).
  • Receptacles must be installed above all countertops 12 inches or wider.
  • Face-up receptacles are not permitted.
  • At least one receptacle must be installed on islands or peninsulas.

Prevent Electrical Fires & Electrocution with Safety Inspections

Outdated wiring is a common issue in older homes, posing risks of fire and electrocution. Frayed wires, overloaded breaker boxes, and arcing can lead to dangerous heat, sparks, or shock hazards. 

Ungrounded plugs and faulty outlets are also frequent fire starters. Regular inspections by a professional electrician are the best way to ensure your system is safe and prevent these risks.

Expert Electrical Safety Inspectors for New Homes and Renovations

Ensure your investment is safe with a thorough electrical inspection from Mister Sparky of Colorado Springs. Our team identifies hidden risks and evaluates how new appliances. This includes water heaters, refrigerators, outdoor ovens, or space heaters that might impact your wiring and breakers.

If upgrades like a new panel or subpanel are needed, we’ll provide clear guidance. We also assess the condition of your outlets, wiring, breakers, grounding, and insulation to give you a complete picture of your system’s safety and readiness.

Choose Mister Sparky of Colorado Springs

A quick and affordable electrical inspection by a qualified Mister Sparky electrician is essential when buying, selling, or remodeling a home. 

Our trained technicians ensure your system operates safely, offering whole-house rewiring and circuit evaluations to meet code compliance and reliable electrical delivery.