Inspection of Residential Electrical Installations in Bayelsa State: A Review

The importance of initial verification and the need for periodic inspection and testing of the electrical installation of residential buildings cannot be overemphasized. Fire outbreak in residential buildings is very frequent in Bayelsa State and mostly attributed to electrical fault. The initial verification and periodic inspection and testing are unavoidable electrical procedures for the continuous safe use of any electrical installation. In this paper, a safe working procedure for periodic inspection is presented. The use of the schedule of circuit details, and the electrical danger notification (EDN) form is also presented. The periodic inspection and testing of the electrical installation in residential premises would definitely minimise the frequently witnessed electrical fire in residential buildings in Bayelsa State, and consequently guaranty the safety of both the building and the occupants of the property.