12 Electrical Outlet Code Rules That Fail Inspections

Oscar Son02 Apr, 2026Business

So you’ve finished your basement renovation. The drywall looks great. Paint’s perfect. Then the inspector walks in, takes one look at your outlets, and hands you a fail notice. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing — electrical outlet placement isn’t something most people think about until it’s too late. And by “too late,” I mean after the walls are closed up and you’re staring at a $2,000+ bill to rip everything out and start over.