1. Aluminum single conductor wiring on 120-volt circuits
2. Broken fixtures or devices
3. Loose or inoperative ceiling fans
4. Double tapped circuits in service or distribution panels
5. Permanently installed extension cords or temporary wiring
6. Frayed, deteriorated or melted insulation
7. Missing or inoperative GFCIs
8. Grounds loose, wire connections/clamps corroded or not properly connected
9. Improper junctions or splices
10. Improper main disconnect
11. Improper exterior wiring
12. Loose outlets and switches
13. Knob and tube wiring (age and condition concerns)
14. Lights not functional
15. Missing cover plates
16. Outlets with open grounds
17. Inadequate overhead cable clearances
18. Oversized breakers or fuses
19. Inoperative smoke detectors
20. Reversed polarity at outlets
21. Unsecured or inadequately secured electrical cables
22. Subpanel grounds and neutrals not separated
23. Missing knock out in panel/boxes
24. Bath lights on GFCI circuit
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