Electrical Inspections in Philadelphia
Certified Third-Party Inspections & Licensed Electrical Contracting
Founded in 1955 by William H. Greenage Jr., one of Pennsylvania’s first licensed electricians, A-1 Electric has been setting the standard for independent electrical inspections since day one. We hold accreditation through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Our Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agency number certificate recognizes us as an accredited third-party inspection agency and a trusted electrical inspector for PECO customers. We carry inspection licenses covering residential, commercial, and industrial projects, and we operate as a licensed electrical contractor and a certified third-party inspection agency, which means we can perform the work or verify it. One line we don’t cross: we can’t serve as both the electrician and the inspector on the same project.
Need an electrical inspection in Philadelphia? Call A-1 Electric at (267) 651-0684 to get an inspector at your door in just 24 hours.
Reintroduction of Service in the Philadelphia Region
A reintroduction of service, or “re-intro,” is required by electrical utilities when a property’s electrical service has been off for six months or more, or after a fire or property damage. Before the utility can restore power, a certified third-party agency must inspect the installation to confirm it meets current code.
When the inspection is complete and compliance is confirmed, we issue a certificate of compliance to your utility provider within 48 hours. If the property doesn’t pass, you receive a clear list of required repairs before re-inspection.
We’re recognized by our Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agency number certificate as a trusted electrical inspector for PECO customers, and we’re approved to perform re-intro inspections throughout the Philadelphia region.
To pass an inspection for re-intro, requirements with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) include:
- Service Head
- Service Cable
- Structural Integrity
- Meter Socket
- Panel
- Sub-Panel
- Service Disconnect
- Grounding/Bonding
- Other Service Equipment
- Circuit Breakers
Contractor or Homeowner Work (Requires Permit)
An electrical inspection is required for all new electrical system installations, as well as upgrades or changes to wiring or existing electrical systems. Pennsylvania’s third-party inspection process under the Department of Labor and Industry calls for field inspections at required stages, including rough-in, service entrance, and final. When you have electrical work on a residential, commercial, or industrial property, your contractor must be licensed by the local municipality where the inspection is being performed, and A-1 Electric must be listed on the permit as the inspection company.
Our inspectors hold Pennsylvania UCC electrical inspector certification issued through the Department of Labor and Industry, so every inspection we perform carries the credentials required by local Authorities Having Jurisdiction in Philadelphia County and beyond.
We inspect (requires permit):
- Pool Bonding & Wiring
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Carnival Generators
- Emergency Lighting
- Emergency Exit Signs
- Outdoor Electrical Signs
Our expert electricians are here to help.
Before inspections were legally required, our founder was already calling in underwriters to verify his own work. That standard has never changed.
What to Expect When You Call A-1 Electric
When you choose us for an electrical inspection, here are some of the things you can count on:
- We can have an inspector on-site quickly, generally within 24 hours of your call. Whether you're working against a permit deadline or waiting on power to be restored, we know waiting isn't an option.
- Our inspection appointments are scheduled within confirmed time windows, and our team sends updates on the day of service so you’re never left guessing.
- We carry over 70 collective years of experience, which informs everything we do. An inspection by us is one that's backed with unparalleled know-how.
- Every team member is a certified master electrician or inspector, not a general contractor.
In sum, you can expect prompt service, reliable information, and support from a certified team that leads the electrical industry.
What to Know About Opt-In & Opt-Out Municipalities
Under Pennsylvania’s UCC framework, municipalities may administer their own inspection program (opt-in) or elect to have the Department of Labor and Industry assume that responsibility (opt-out). In opt-out municipalities, certified third-party agencies hired by property owners or their contractors are responsible for enforcing the residential requirements of the UCC.
A third-party agency performing inspections in a municipality with its own active program must be contracted or authorized by that municipality to do so. Contractors should confirm a municipality’s status before a permit application to avoid inspection validity disputes.
A-1 Electric is authorized to perform work in both opt-in and opt-out municipalities in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
Schedule Your Electrical Inspection Today
If you need a third-party electrical inspection, A-1 Electric is the first and only call you must make. Reach out to arrange your inspection at a convenient time for your household or business.
Call us at (267) 651-0684 to schedule your third-party electrical inspection in Philadelphia or anywhere across our Pennsylvania service area.
From residential panels to industrial service, we hold licenses across every project type and every Pennsylvania county.
- Residential Inspections
- Commercial Inspections
- Industrial Inspections
- Reintroduction of Service
- Third-Party Inspections
- Certificate of Compliance
- Electrical Contracting
- Emergency Electrical Service
- Bucket Truck Services
- High Voltage Experience