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GFCI and AFCI 
Ground fault current interrupters or GFCI's should exist at all outdoor, kitchen and bathroom receptacles to guard against electrocution.  Arc Fault Current Interrupters or AFCI's should be installed at all bedroom receptacles to avoid house fires.   Make sure you test both GFCI's and AFCI's once a month to avoid failure.

Service size: 
As a rule older homes have smaller electric services.  If you are adding to an older home or increasing the electric load installation of a service upgrade may be necessary. Anticipate spending $1,500 or so for a 200 amp 120/240 volt service. Contact NJ home inspectors for more information and assistance.

Receptacles: 
Newer homes have so many electric receptacles it can be difficult to find a place in the home where the wire does not reach.  That is the idea.   Extension cords are a known hazard.  In new homes you should not need them at all. If you need more information you should contact electrical contractors nj who can answer those questions for you.

File last updated September 09, 2010 * Copyright © 2010 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, Woodland Park (formely West Paterson) NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.