Home Electrical Safety Checklist

Date of Inspection Dept

Inspector Location
No Description Condition Remarks
Good Fair
Bathroom
1 All electrical appliances are used away from the
sink, tub, toilet, and/or shower
2 All appliance cords are unplugged when not in
use
3 All appliances are plugged into Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)-protected outlets and
GFCIs have been tested monthly
4 All unused outlets have safety caps installed,
especially when children are in the home
5 All lighting in your shower area is vapor-tight
6 Are any electrical wires improperly spliced or
taped?
Kitchen
7 Are any Electrical Warning signs available on the
edge of the kitchen area?
8 Are any electrical wires found in damp areas or
standing water?
9 Are the kitchen area available a proper fire
extinguisher
10 The back of the refrigerator has room for air
circulation and its coils are free of dirt and build-
up
11 All electrical appliances are placed and used away
from the sink
12 All appliances are plugged into GFCI-protected
outlets and GFCIs have been tested monthly
13 All electrical cords are not cracked, frayed, or
damaged in any way
14 Appliance cords are not hanging from tables or
counters and are unplugged when not in use
Basement/House Ceiling
15 Is access to fuse boxes prevented and the key
held by a
responsible person?
16 Are fuses, circuit breakers and other electrical
devices correctly
rated for the circuit they protect?
17 The circuit breaker box is labeled with the last
electrical inspection, correct amperage, and
which rooms, outlets, and circuits they service
18 Standard circuit breakers have been inspected,
and you’ve considered talking with your licensed
electrician about replacing them with Arc Fault
Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)
19 The washer and dryer do not wobble excessively
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while running, have room for air circulation, and
dryer lint is removed after each use
20 The furnace has been inspected, cleaned, and has
proper ventilation outside the house
21 The temperature on the water heater is set to
120° or less
Family Room
22 All unused outlets have safety caps installed,
especially when children are in the home
23 Are all plugs, sockets and electrical fittings
sufficiently robust for
use in the factory?
24 All light switches and outlet covers are not
cracked or broken
25 All electrical equipment (lamps, electronics, etc.)
are being used without the use of extension cords
26 All power outlets, power strips, and surge
protectors are not overloaded
27 All electronics have room for air circulation
Bedroom
28 All smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in
working order and are placed outside all sleeping
areas and on every level of the house (if any)
29 Are there any cables or wires without proper
casing, found in the factory?
30 Are all plugs, sockets and electrical fittings
sufficiently robust for
use in the factory?
31 All light fixtures throughout the home are using
bulbs not exceeding the fixture’s maximum
wattage
32 No electrical cords are resting under rugs or
furniture
33 Electronic devices such as phone chargers are
unplugged when not in use
34 Window unit air conditioners are plugged in on
their own dedicated circuit
Garage
35 All electrical cords are not cracked, frayed, or
damaged in any way – and are never used on a
permanent basis
36 Appliance cords are unplugged when not in use
37 All appliances are plugged into GFCI-protected
outlets, and GFCIs have been tested monthly
38 Are main switches readily accessible and clearly
identified, with
all workers knowing how to use them in an
emergency?
39 All storage boxes are placed away from wiring and
plugs
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