Electrical components affected
- Outlets and switches: smoke on contacts, heat-damaged plastics
- Wiring: insulation damage, corrosion at connections
- Junction boxes: smoke accumulation, contact corrosion
- Circuit panels: if close to fire, breaker damage
- GFCI / AFCI: sensitive electronics affected by smoke
- Light fixtures: heat-damaged sockets, wiring
- Hardwired smoke detectors: typically replaced
Code requirements
- Damaged wiring must be replaced per NEC
- Smoke-affected panels often require replacement
- New fixtures must be code-compliant (GFCI in wet areas, etc.)
- Licensed electrician required
- Permit typically needed
Damage indicators
- Visible smoke residue on outlets or switches
- Discoloration of device plastics
- Heat damage to wiring insulation
- Corrosion at terminals
- Non-functional devices post-fire
How to document
- Electrician inspection report
- Photo documentation of affected components
- Device-by-device assessment
- Code citation for replacement requirements
- Permit record
Carrier scope reduction patterns
- "Just clean the faceplates"
- "Replace only visibly damaged devices"
- "Panel is fine: no replacement needed"
- "No permit needed for 1-for-1"