The inspection will cover
1 The incoming service
2. The meter socket enclosures.
3 The means for disconnecting for the service main.
4 Determine the rating of the service amperage.
5 Panel boards and over current devices (breakers and/or fuses). Also verify none are double tapped.
6. Report on any unused circuit breaker or panel openings that are not filled.
7. The service grounding and bonding.
8. The number of switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures, AFCI protected receptacles as well as testing of all receptacles, switches and breakers. Report on any GFCI-tested receptacles in which power was not present, polarity is incorrect, is not secured to the wall, the cover is not in place, the ground fault circuit interrupter devices are not properly installed or do not operate properly, evidence of arcing or excessive heat is present, or where the receptacle is not grounded or is not secured to the wall.
9 And report the presence of aluminum and/or Knob and Tube branch circuit wiring if readily visible.
10 The service entrance conductors and the condition of the conductor insulation.
11 Report the absence of smoke/co detectors.
12. Service entrance cables and report as in need of repair deficiencies in the integrity of the insulation, drip loop, or separation of conductors at weatherheads and clearances from grade or rooftops.
The inspector is not required to:
1 Insert any tool, probe or device into the main panelboard, sub-panels, distribution panelboards, or electrical fixtures.
2 Operate electrical systems that are shut down.
3 Remove panelboard cabinet covers or dead front covers if they are not readily accessible.
4. Operate overcurrent protection devices.
5. Operate non-accessible smoke detectors.
6. Measure or determine the amperage or voltage of the main service equipment if not visibly labeled.
7 Inspect the fire or alarm system and components.
8. Inspect the ancillary wiring or remote control devices.
9 Activate any electrical systems or branch circuits which are not energized.
10. Operate or reset overload devices.
11. Inspect low voltage systems, electrical de-icing tapes, swimming pool wiring or any time-controlled devices.
12 Verify the service ground.
13. Inspect private or emergency electrical supply sources, including but not limited to generators, windmills, photovoltaic solar collectors, or battery or electrical storage facility.
14. Inspect spark or lightning arrestors.
15 Inspect or test de-icing equipment.
16. Conduct voltage drop calculations.
17. Determine the accuracy of labeling.
1 The incoming service
2. The meter socket enclosures.
3 The means for disconnecting for the service main.
4 Determine the rating of the service amperage.
5 Panel boards and over current devices (breakers and/or fuses). Also verify none are double tapped.
6. Report on any unused circuit breaker or panel openings that are not filled.
7. The service grounding and bonding.
8. The number of switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures, AFCI protected receptacles as well as testing of all receptacles, switches and breakers. Report on any GFCI-tested receptacles in which power was not present, polarity is incorrect, is not secured to the wall, the cover is not in place, the ground fault circuit interrupter devices are not properly installed or do not operate properly, evidence of arcing or excessive heat is present, or where the receptacle is not grounded or is not secured to the wall.
9 And report the presence of aluminum and/or Knob and Tube branch circuit wiring if readily visible.
10 The service entrance conductors and the condition of the conductor insulation.
11 Report the absence of smoke/co detectors.
12. Service entrance cables and report as in need of repair deficiencies in the integrity of the insulation, drip loop, or separation of conductors at weatherheads and clearances from grade or rooftops.
The inspector is not required to:
1 Insert any tool, probe or device into the main panelboard, sub-panels, distribution panelboards, or electrical fixtures.
2 Operate electrical systems that are shut down.
3 Remove panelboard cabinet covers or dead front covers if they are not readily accessible.
4. Operate overcurrent protection devices.
5. Operate non-accessible smoke detectors.
6. Measure or determine the amperage or voltage of the main service equipment if not visibly labeled.
7 Inspect the fire or alarm system and components.
8. Inspect the ancillary wiring or remote control devices.
9 Activate any electrical systems or branch circuits which are not energized.
10. Operate or reset overload devices.
11. Inspect low voltage systems, electrical de-icing tapes, swimming pool wiring or any time-controlled devices.
12 Verify the service ground.
13. Inspect private or emergency electrical supply sources, including but not limited to generators, windmills, photovoltaic solar collectors, or battery or electrical storage facility.
14. Inspect spark or lightning arrestors.
15 Inspect or test de-icing equipment.
16. Conduct voltage drop calculations.
17. Determine the accuracy of labeling.