Safety Is How
We Protect
Everyone.
Electrical work done without proper safety practices doesn't just risk the job: it risks lives, property, and the people we're working for. IB Electric's safety commitment covers our team, your property, and everyone who will live or work in the space we've wired.
We're Responsible for the
Space We Work In.
When IB Electric completes electrical work in your home or business, you trust that everything we've touched is safe: now and for the life of the building. That trust is something we take seriously.
Every installation is made to code, tested before we leave, and permitted so it's officially inspected by a licensed Michigan inspector. We don't cut corners on wiring methods, breaker sizing, or grounding: because the consequences of getting electrical work wrong show up years later, when it matters most.
Our People Go Home
Safe Every Day.
Working around live electrical systems is inherently dangerous. IB Electric maintains strict on-site safety protocols that protect our technicians on every job: from a residential panel swap to a high-voltage industrial installation.
Every IB Electric technician is trained in electrical safety procedures and is fully insured. If something goes wrong on your property during our work, you are not exposed: and neither is our team.
Safety Practices
on Every IB Electric Job
These aren't policies that exist on paper: they're the actual practices our team follows on every job, every day.
Permits on Every Qualifying Job
IB Electric pulls all required electrical permits before work begins. Permitted work is inspected by a licensed Michigan inspector: an independent safety check that protects you long after we leave.
Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Before working on any electrical system, our technicians de-energize and lock out circuits using industry-standard LOTO procedures. No one works on live circuits without proper precautions and authorization.
PPE on All Job Sites
Personal protective equipment: arc flash rated where required, insulated tools throughout: is used by every IB Electric technician on every job. No exceptions for "quick" tasks.
Correct Wire Sizing: Always
Undersized wire is one of the leading causes of electrical fires. IB Electric installs wire correctly sized for every circuit's load: never the minimum, always the appropriate gauge for the application.
GFCI & AFCI Protection
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) and Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) protection is installed in all locations required by the NEC: and recommended beyond those minimums where appropriate.
Full System Test Before Leaving
Every circuit, device, and connection is tested before we consider any job complete. We don't assume it works: we verify it. If something isn't right, it gets corrected before we leave your property.
Operations
Inspected Work
on Every Install
Safety Shortcuts
The Codes We
Work To.
IB Electric performs all electrical work in compliance with the National Electrical Code and Michigan Building Code requirements. Here's what that means in practice.
Ask a Safety QuestionThe National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) is the benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection in the United States. Michigan has adopted the NEC as the legal standard for all electrical installations. Every IB Electric installation meets or exceeds NEC requirements: and all permitted work is inspected to verify compliance.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) detect dangerous imbalances in electrical current and cut power in milliseconds: preventing electrocution in wet or damp locations. The NEC requires GFCI protection in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, outdoors, unfinished basements, and near swimming pools. IB Electric installs GFCI protection in all required locations and recommends it beyond code minimums where applicable.
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) detect dangerous arcing conditions in wiring: a leading cause of residential electrical fires. The NEC requires AFCI protection in most living areas of new homes, and IB Electric installs them to code during panel upgrades and rewiring projects. If your home was built before AFCI requirements, ask us about upgrading your protection.
Michigan requires permits for most significant electrical work: not as bureaucracy, but as an independent safety verification. A licensed Michigan inspector reviews completed work before it's approved. This is an independent check on quality and code compliance. Unpermitted work has no such verification: and creates liability for homeowners with insurance and at resale.
Aluminum branch wiring was used in many homes built between 1965 and 1973. It expands and contracts differently than copper, causing connections to loosen over time and creating fire risks at outlets and devices. IB Electric identifies aluminum wiring during home safety inspections and recommends appropriate remediation: from CO/ALR device replacement to partial or full rewiring depending on the severity and scope.
Industrial high-voltage work requires additional safety protocols beyond standard residential and commercial practices. IB Electric follows OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 and NFPA 70E standards for energized electrical work: including arc flash hazard analysis, appropriate PPE, and strict lockout/tagout procedures. Our industrial technicians are trained and equipped for high-voltage environments.
Electrical Warning Signs
You Shouldn't Ignore
Electrical problems don't always announce themselves loudly. These are the warning signs Michigan homeowners should take seriously: and call a licensed electrician about sooner rather than later.
Breakers that trip frequently
A breaker that trips repeatedly is telling you a circuit is overloaded or there's a fault. Don't just keep resetting it: have it assessed.
Flickering or dimming lights
Lights that flicker: especially when appliances start up: can indicate loose connections, overloaded circuits, or a failing panel.
Burning smell or warm outlets
Any burning smell from an outlet, switch, or panel is an immediate safety concern. Turn off the circuit and call an electrician.
Two-prong ungrounded outlets
Ungrounded outlets are a shock risk and don't protect sensitive electronics. Common in pre-1970s homes: easily updated during an outlet upgrade or rewiring project.
A 60A or 100A panel in an older home
Panels this size were adequate in the 1960s. Today's electrical loads regularly exceed their capacity: creating overload risks that are easily solved with a panel upgrade.
Electrical Work Done
Safely and Correctly.
Licensed, insured, and committed to safety since 2002. Serving Metro Detroit and all of Michigan.