Holes at or near electric outlets

Be sure there are NO openings beyond the faceplates of electrical outlets. Children WILL find them and try to put objects or their fingers in the holes. Little hole? Little fingers can find ways in. Try caulking the hole. If it is too big, consider repairing the sheetrock up to and a bit behind the faceplate (outlet cover). Do take extreme caution when removing the cover, and be sure to keep children away while the outlet is exposed. If you are in any way reticent about working at the outlet, hire a licensed electrical contractor to do the work for you. Do this For Safety Sake


	home Safety Tips Holes at or near electric outlets: Be sure there are NO openings beyond the faceplates of electrical outlets. Children WILL find them and try to put objects or their fingers in the holes. Little hole? Little fingers can find ways in. Try caulking the hole. If it is too big, consider repairing the sheetrock up to and a bit behind the faceplate (outlet cover). Do take extreme caution when removing the cover, and be sure to keep children away while the outlet is exposed. If you are in any way reticent about working at the outlet, hire a licensed electrical contractor to do the work for you. Do this For Safety Sake Thank you for considering us for your home inspection needs. Back To Safety Tips Page Back To Home page Web page and all contents copy written © 2007 For Safety Sake all rights reserved