Electrical system
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(a)Home inspectors shall observe and report upon readily accessible and observable portions of:
(1)service drop;
(2)service entrance conductors, cables and raceways;
(3)the main and branch circuit conductors for property over current protection and condition by visual observation after removal of the readily accessible main and sub electric panel covers;
(4)service grounding;
(5)interior components of service panels and sub-panels;
(6)a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles;
(7)a representative number of ground fault circuit interrupters.
(b)Home inspections shall describe readily accessible and observable portions of:
(1)amperage and voltage rating of the service;
(2)the location of main dis-connects and sub-panels;
(3)the presence of aluminum branch circuit wiring;
(4)the presence or absence of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors;
(5)the general condition and type of visible branch circuit conductors that may constitute a hazard to the occupant or the residential building by reason of improper use or installation of electrical components.
(c)Home inspectors are not required to:
(1)observe and report on remote control devices;
(2)observe and report on alarm systems and components;
(3)observe and report on low voltage wiring systems and components such as doorbells and intercoms;
(4)observe and report on ancillary wiring systems and components which are not a part of the primary electrical power distribution system;
(5)insert any tool, probe or testing device into the main or sub-panels;
(6)activate electrical systems or branch circuits which are not energized;
(7)operate overload protection devices;
(8)observe and report on low voltage relays, smoke and/or heat detectors, antennas, electrical de-icing tapes, lawn sprinkler wiring, swimming pool wiring or any system controlled by timers;
(9)move any object, furniture or appliance to gain access to any electrical component;
(10)test every switch, receptacle and fixture;
(11)remove switch and outlet cover plates;
(12)observe and report on electrical equipment not readily accessible;
(13)dismantle any electrical device or control;
(14)measure amperage, voltage or impedance;
(15)observe and report on any solar powered electrical component or any standby emergency generators or components.