An Irene property with work from different periods needs a dated alteration list so current assessment can distinguish known records from assumptions.
Build a simple history
List renovations, outbuildings, pools, backup systems and major electrical changes with approximate dates. Attach documents only where they genuinely relate to the installation.
- Dated list of known alterations
- Available certificates and invoices
- Unknown or inaccessible installation areas
Mark what is unknown
Do not assign work to an owner or contractor without evidence. Identify inaccessible spaces and missing certificates as unresolved information.
Set the present scope
Ask the electrician to state what was inspected, tested, repaired or excluded. Any electrical COC should describe the installation covered after applicable requirements are met.
Useful questions
Questions property owners ask next.
How should unknown electrical alterations be recorded for an Irene property?+
Mark them as unknown, identify their location and provide any reliable date or document. The electrician must establish the present condition through inspection and testing.
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