Plain Text Law

Regulation .08 Electrical Systems.

Regulation .08 Electrical Systems.Copy Citation

A.
A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible electrical system, including:
(1)
The service drop;
(2)
Service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways;
(3)
Service equipment and main disconnects;
(4)
Service grounding;
(5)
System bonding;
(6)
Interior components of service panels and distribution panels;
(7)
Conductors;
(8)
Overcurrent protection devices;
(9)
A representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles;
(10)
Ground fault and arc fault circuit interrupters; and
(11)
The general condition of visible branch circuit conductors that may constitute a hazard to the occupant or the structure by reason of improper use or installation of electrical components.
B.
A home inspector shall describe the type and materials of the electrical system, including the:
(1)
Amperage and voltage rating of the service;
(2)
Location of:
(a)
Main disconnect;
(b)
Service equipment;
(c)
Distribution panels; and
(3)
Wiring methods.
C.
If applicable, a home inspector shall describe the:
(1)
Presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring;
(2)
Presence or absence of:
(a)
Smoke alarms; or
(b)
Carbon monoxide alarms; and
(3)
Presence of:
(a)
Non-arc-resistant CSST gas piping with the recommendation that the bonding of the CSST be reviewed by a licensed master electrician; and
(b)
Alternative energy systems, including disconnect locations.
D.
A home inspector is not required to:
(1)
Inspect:
(a)
Remote control devices, unless the device is the only control device;
(b)
Alarm systems and components;
(c)
Low voltage wiring systems and components;
(d)
Ancillary wiring, systems, and components that are not a part of the primary electrical power distribution system; or
(e)
the existing bonding method for CSST; or
(2)
Measure amperage, voltage, or impedance.