Yes, in most cases you need a re-inspection after fixing electrical violations. When an inspection flags items that do not meet code, correcting them is only part of the process; the corrections then have to be verified by a re-inspection. This confirms the work now meets code and allows the project to be approved. Understanding why re-inspection is needed, and how it works, helps you complete the process correctly.
Here is what to know about re-inspection after fixing violations.
Why a re-inspection is needed
When an inspection identifies violations, those items must be corrected to meet code. But simply making the corrections is not the end, because the inspecting authority needs to verify that the fixes were done properly. A re-inspection is that verification step. Until the corrections are confirmed by re-inspection, the work is not considered approved.
This is why fixing violations and getting a re-inspection go together: the fix addresses the problem, and the re-inspection confirms it.
How the process works
The typical process after an inspection flags violations is:
- The inspection documents the items that need correcting.
- A licensed electrician makes the required corrections to code.
- A re-inspection is scheduled with the inspecting authority.
- The inspector verifies the corrections.
- Once confirmed, the work is approved.
The re-inspection usually focuses on the specific items that were flagged, rather than re-examining everything, so it is often a targeted, quicker visit.
Why you cannot skip it
You cannot simply fix the violations and consider the project done without the re-inspection, because the approval depends on the authority verifying the corrections. Skipping the re-inspection leaves the permit open and the work unapproved, which can cause problems:
- The permit stays open and the project is not officially complete.
- For service work, the utility may not energize the service.
- Unapproved work can create issues with insurance and during a home sale.
Completing the re-inspection is what closes out the project properly.
Making re-inspection smooth
To make the re-inspection go smoothly:
- Have a licensed electrician perform the corrections, so the flagged items are fixed to code.
- Make sure all the flagged items are corrected, completely and correctly.
- Schedule the re-inspection once the corrections are complete.
- Keep the documentation once the work is approved.
Having the corrections done properly the first time is the key to passing the re-inspection without further issues.
Yes, you generally need a re-inspection after fixing electrical violations, because the inspecting authority must verify the corrections before the work is approved. The process is to correct the flagged items to code, schedule the re-inspection, and have the inspector confirm the fixes, at which point the project is approved and the permit closed out. Having a licensed electrician do the corrections properly ensures a smooth re-inspection.
Stella Electric corrects violations and coordinates re-inspections for homeowners across the Baltimore area and throughout Maryland, with flat-rate pricing and no overtime charges. If your inspection flagged items, we can fix them and handle the re-inspection. Financing is available on qualifying projects.
