That's enough - well - the best you will be able to do without ripping all the walls down. Opening up some boxes, taking a look at the panel etc will tell a LOT about the person that put the trade in in the first place. GENRALLY if someone cares about their work, it will show all the way through, likewise if they don't care - it will also carry all the way through. If they care about their work - there is a higher chance (but not always) that they are following code.momtothree wrote: ↑ looking at a house where the home owner finished the basement...no permits. I called ESA and they said the best they could do now was send an inspector in now and issue a general inspection for the whole house. My question is the inspection enough to be assured the electrical is safe? On the phone the ESA told me they would pull some outlets out, look at the panel etc. but not knowing anything about electrical i'm not sure that's enough.
Looking at the panel will identify some of the major concerns (Are cables sized for breakers, are there loose connections, how tidy is it?). The stuff behind the walls - even upon inspection doing it the proper way - may be missing some stuff. Inspections (rough in before drywall) does not mean they look at everything (they never do) they look at the quality of the installation (again it is quite obvious when looking at it). If someone thinks they need to cut a corner somewhere, they can always hide it.
This inspection would be the best peace of mind you would be able to afford at this stage - again withouth ripping down all the walls.