By Peter, Master Electrician | PRO Electric plus HVAC | Outdoor Service Disconnect
Outdoor Service Disconnect Falls Church, VA | Fire Code Compliant Install
Let me ask you something—if there were a fire at your home, could the fire department shut off your power without entering your home?
If your main electrical panel is inside your house and there’s no outdoor service disconnect, the answer is no. And that’s a big problem.
Why This Matters—Right Now
I’ve been wiring homes across Falls Church for years, and lately, I’ve noticed a significant number of properties that are out of compliance with the updated fire code.
Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William Counties have made it clear:
Every home should have an exterior emergency shut-off, especially if your electrical panel is located inside.
That outdoor disconnect isn’t just a “nice to have.”
It’s there to keep your family, your home, and first responders safe.
If firefighters can’t cut power from the outside, they may have to wait—or worse, risk going in with live wires.
What I See Every Week
I can’t tell you how many times I show up to a house and the existing disconnect is:
- Rusted and falling apart
- Jammed and stuck from age
- Installed years ago and no longer up to code
If you’ve never tested yours—or don’t even know where it is—it’s time to take a look.
A faulty disconnect won’t help you in an emergency. And the older it is, the more likely it’ll fail.
What’s Required—and Why You Shouldn’t Wait
Most homes built before 2020 did not have an outdoor disconnect.
But with new fire safety rules in place, any panel upgrade, EV charger, or solar install now requires one.
That means even if you’re considering future upgrades, you’ll need a code-compliant solution sooner or later.
And trust me—it’s better to handle it now than scramble later during a home inspection, power outage, or fire event.
I Can Install It the Right Way—Same Day in Most Cases
I’m Peter, a licensed Master Electrician, and at PRO Electric plus HVAC, we install code-compliant, weatherproof outdoor service disconnects every single week. I’ll make sure it’s done right, safe, and up to spec—so you don’t have to worry about it again.
If you live in Falls Church or anywhere in Northern Virginia, give me a call.
Let’s check your setup and make sure your family is protected, because when it comes to electrical safety, there’s no room for guessing.
Let’s Get It Done Right—Call Me Today
If you’re in Falls Church, Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, or Prince William County, I can help you get a safe, code-compliant outdoor service disconnect installed—fast and hassle-free.
Call me directly at PRO Electric plus HVAC and ask for Peter. I’ll walk you through everything and get the job done right the first time.
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Don’t wait until an emergency makes this decision for you.
