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GROUNDING AND BONDING

Here's what we'll cover:

Strengthen Your Electrical Inspection Skills with Grounding & Bonding!
This 2-hour virtual seminar takes the mystery out of grounding and bonding by breaking down essential concepts into clear, practical knowledge every inspector needs. Learn the difference between grounding, bonding, and grounded conductors, explore real-world inspection scenarios, and discover how to spot common installation errors that compromise safety. With a focus on Illinois standards and practical application, this session will boost your confidence in the field and help you deliver safer, more thorough inspections.

  • Earn 2 CE Credits

  • Interactive Q&A Session

  • Certificate Provided

Thursday, Dec 4, 2025

6pm-8pm CT
Online via Zoom

About Webinar

This webinar explores the essentials of grounding and bonding in residential electrical systems, focusing on safety, code requirements, and common inspection deficiencies.

Topics include:

  • Grounding & bonding system basics

  • Common myths and misconceptions

  • Grounding electrodes and key code references

  • Neutral/ground bonding at service equipment

  • Stray voltage and current on ground conductors

  • Special conditions: pools, farms, and CSST

  • Inspection and reporting applications

About the Speaker:

Charles Buell

Charles Buell, Principal of Charles Buell Consulting, is a building consultant and former licensed home inspector with over 40 years of experience in construction and inspection. He worked as a design/build general contractor for 33 years, specializing in award-winning, energy-efficient custom homes, and performed residential inspections for 17 years.

Charles is a long-time member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), where he served 14 years and twice chaired the National Technical Review Committee. He also served two terms on the Washington State Home Inspector Licensing Advisory Board, including as Education Committee Chair.

Since 2006, Charles has been an adjunct professor at Bellingham Technical College, teaching Plumbing, Electrical, and Building Science in the Home Inspection Training Course. He has presented at numerous inspection conferences across the U.S. and Canada and regularly shares insights through his blog at Charles Buell Consulting

  • 40+ years of construction and inspection experience

  • 17 years as a licensed home inspector

  • 33 years as a design/build general contractor, specializing in energy-efficient homes

  • Past Chair of the ASHI National Technical Review Committee (served 14 years)

  • Two-term member of the Washington State Home Inspector Licensing Advisory Board, Education Committee Chair

  • Adjunct Professor at Bellingham Technical College since 2006, teaching Plumbing, Electrical, and Building Science

  • Frequent speaker at U.S. and Canadian inspection conferences

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