Home Horrors: Lessons from Home Inspectors (MSN.com)

So what if the electrical worked then — it's not adequate today
A common refrain among home sellers — and, later, buyers — is, "It works great."

But not only are some items approaching the end of their life span, some are not equipped to meet current needs. Outdated electrical panels fit this category. Bob Sisson, a home inspector in Maryland, constantly sees electrical panels that simply can't handle the juice of a modern home.

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ICC provides answers (ASHI Reporter)

Bob Sisson, Inspections by Bob, Boyds, Md., recommends using the International Code Council (ICC) as a resource, and provides the following example of how ICC helped him.

The ASHI Certified Inspector was questioned by a builder about the improper bundling of wires he reported during a pre-drywall inspection. Because he is an ICC member, he was able to request an interpretation.

Bob Sisson recommends using the ICC as a resource

Hazards in the Home (The Washington Times)

In a new study sponsored by the Home Safety Council and New York-based GarageTek, 33
percent of respondents said a garage-related injury had occurred in their homes, and nearly 60
percent of all garage users said they didn't dwell on the safety hazards in their garages.

The findings paint only a partial picture of the possible dangers existing in seemingly tranquil
homes.

Bob Sisson, who runs Inspections by Bob in Boyds, says undetectable wiring hazards often lurk under the kitchen sink.

Hazards in the Home