STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
The International Standards of Practice for inspecting the electrical system is located at www.nachi.org/sop.
![MISWIRED RECEPTACLES](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/07/MISWIRED-RECEPTACLES-768x576.jpg)
Miswired Receptacle 1
Defect: Overheating
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Miswired Receptacle 2
Defect: Neutral/Hot Reverse
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Miswired Receptacle 3
Defect: No Grounding Equipment Conductor
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Miswired Receptacle 4
Defect: Ground/Neutral Reverse
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Miswired Receptacle 5
Defect: Hot/Neutral Reverse
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Miswired Receptacle 6
Defect: Open (Missing) Neutral
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Miswired Receptacle 7
Defect: Bridge Broken Between Neutral Screws
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Miswired Receptacle 8
Defect: Open Ground
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Miswired Receptacle 9
Defect: Bridge Broken Between Hot Screws
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Miswired Receptacle 10
Defect: Neutral Connected to Ground Screw
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Miswired Receptacle 11
Defect: Missing Hot Conductor
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Miswired Receptacle 12
Defect: Ground/Hot Reverse.
This outlet is not energized because this condition would result in tripping of the overcurrent protective device (OCPD) protecting this circuit.
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