ANNUALINSPECTIONS

We inspect common area panels, feeder conductors, branch circuits in shared spaces, exterior lighting, emergency and exit lighting, GFCI and AFCI protection in required locations, and any equipment rooms or mechanical spaces. We check for code compliance issues, signs of overloading or deterioration, and anything that has changed since the last inspection.

They give the board a documented record of the property's electrical condition over time. That record is useful for budget planning, for demonstrating due diligence to your insurer, and for addressing resident concerns about safety. When something does go wrong, a consistent inspection history also helps establish that the HOA was managing the property responsibly.

GFCI protection in laundry rooms, garages, and outdoor areas is one of the most common gaps. Emergency lighting and exit sign battery backup is another. Older properties often have panels or wiring that were code-compliant when installed but are now overdue for updates. We check against current Minnesota NEC adoptions, not just what the original permit called for.

We work with your property management team to set a recurring inspection date each year. After each inspection, you get a written report and a follow-up list of any items that need attention. We prioritize the list by urgency so the board can budget accordingly. Maintenance contract clients get priority scheduling for both inspections and any repairs that come up in between.

That is exactly what they are for. Most common area electrical failures we see at HOAs had warning signs that a routine inspection would have caught. Overloaded panels, deteriorating wire insulation, failing connections in junction boxes, and corroded outdoor fixtures are all things that show up on an inspection before they show up as an outage or a fire call.