Home renovation projects provide homeowners with a way to improve the form and function of their living spaces. In the state of California, all renovation projects are required to meet certain energy standards.
These standards are outlined in full in the California Code of Regulations. Most contractors and architects refer to the energy code as simply Title 24.
It's important that you understand how Title 24 inspections and compliance work if you want your renovation to be successful.
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Fires cause significant property damage each year. The causes of these fires vary, and electrical fires account for some of the unfortunate occurrences. Many property owners are not aware that they are at risk for an electrical fire. They may dismiss subtle signs as being a minor electrical issue. Fires that occur due to electrical problems can be hidden from plain sight and may wreak havoc in a short period of time.
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One of the problems with upgrading homes is that you never know what the future will hold. The upgrades are typically done with the present in mind. For electricity especially, this can result in homes becoming less technology-friendly over time. The reason is that more and more items in regular life need to be plugged in, and the items already in use sometimes increase in terms of how many watts or amps they draw.
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When you think about a house having electrical issues, you may picture flickering lights or breakers that constantly trip. However, there may be hidden problems that are not obvious unless you know to look for them. If you find either of the signs below, there is a good chance that your home has serious hidden issues with its electrical wiring.
1. You Get Shocked When Touching Metal Fixtures
One sign that your home may have hidden wiring issues can be found when you touch certain metal fixtures in your house.
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If you are an electrician or an electrician's apprentice, it makes sense to try to be prepared for whatever jobs you might be called onto next. There is a wide range of common electrical repairs that the average household will require of you, but three of those repairs include electrical surges, malfunctioning lights, and dead circuits.
Electrical Surges
An electrical surge occurs when a large volt of electricity runs through the household wiring for a very brief period of time, usually less than a second.
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