Electrical- Inspector IS required to inspect
The Inspector IS required to observe and report on the systems and components herein.
- Service entrance cable and location and integrity of the insulation, drip loop, or separation of conductors at weatherheads and clearances from grade or rooftops.
- Main service panel, auxiliary panels and location.
- The means for disconnecting the service main.
- Panel overcurrent protection and system grounding.
- Branch circuit wiring and related over current protection.
- Report on any unused circuit breaker panel openings that are not filled.
- Amperage and voltage ratings of the main service panel.
- A representative number of switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures, AFCI receptacles.
- Test all Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles and GFCI circuit breakers observed and deemed to be GFCI's during the inspection using a GFCI tester.
- Outlets noted above are to be checked for polarity and grounding.
- All exterior outlets and those within 1 meter of plumbing fixtures will be checked for polarity, grounding and ground fault circuit protection.
- Report the absence of smoke detectors.
- Report the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring if readily visible.
Electrical - Inspector IS NOT required to inspect
The Inspector IS NOT required to observe and report on the systems and components herein.
- Insert any tool, probe or device into the main panel board sub-panels, distribution panel boards, or electrical fixtures.
- Secondary wiring systems such as low voltage wiring, telephone wiring, cable television wiring, etc.
- Any components not related to the primary electrical systems such as security systems, swimming pool wiring and time-control devices.
- Inspect private or emergency electrical supply sources, including but not limited to generators, windmills, solar panels, or battery or electrical storage facilities.
- Provide or remove power for equipment.
- Inspect or test de-icing equipment.
- Conduct voltage drop calculations.
- Determine the accuracy of circuit labeling.
- Verify the service ground.
- Test the operation of smoke detectors
- Dismantle, remove, adjust or perform any task on any electrical equipment that would require a qualified trades person to perform.
- Insert or remove fuses, or operate circuit breakers.