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INSPECTING OLD ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Here's what we'll cover:

Sharpen Your Inspection Skills: Old Electrical Systems!
In this 2-hour virtual class, explore the basics of aging systems—wiring, panels, and common hazards. Learn to spot deficiencies, understand functionality, and apply real-world inspection practices with Illinois standards in mind.

  • Earn 2 CE Credits

  • Interactive Q&A Session

  • Certificate Provided

Thursday, Nov 6, 2025

6pm-8pm CT
Online via Zoom

About Webinar

This webinar explores the fundamentals of inspecting older electrical systems, focusing on safety, functionality, and common deficiencies.

Topics include:

  • Basics of old electrical systems and safety risks

  • Key terminology: voltage, amperage, grounding, and wiring

  • Identifying common hazards and deficiencies

  • Service panels and subpanels, including obsolete/problematic types

  • Wiring methods and defects (NM, AC, knob & tube, aluminum, etc.)

  • Grounding and bonding requirements

  • Service entrance components (cables, meters, weather heads)

  • Receptacles, switches, and GFCI protection

  • Lighting safety and fixture issues

  • Smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements

  • Warning signs of electrical hazards: flickering lights, overheating, shocks, and more!

About the Speaker:

Michael Casey

Michael Casey, ACI, MCI, Principal of Michael Casey & Associates, is a California licensed General Building and Plumbing Contractor and retired Connecticut Master Plumber. Since 1986, he has completed over 10,000 residential, multi-unit, and commercial inspections nationwide and has been retained as an expert witness in more than 1,000 construction defect and inspection litigation cases. A past National President of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and past State President of the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA), Michael is also co-author of the best-selling Code Check series, with over one million copies sold worldwide. He has authored and taught hundreds of continuing education courses on inspection, building codes, and risk management, and serves as Director of Education at Home Inspection University. Michael is a nationally recognized speaker and consultant, contributing to publications such as Popular Mechanics, The Journal of Light Construction, and industry journals.

  • Performed 10,000+ inspections nationwide since 1986

  • Retained as an expert witness in 1,000+ cases

  • Past National President of ASHI and Past State President of CREIA

  • Co-author of the best-selling Code Check series (1M+ copies sold)

  • Director of Education at Home Inspection University

  • Nationally recognized speaker and educator on inspection, building codes, and risk management

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