A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible electrical system, including:
The service drop;
Service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways;
Service equipment and main disconnects;
Service grounding;
System bonding;
Interior components of service panels and distribution panels;
Conductors;
Overcurrent protection devices;
A representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles;
Ground fault and arc fault circuit interrupters; and
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.
A home inspector shall describe the type and materials of the electrical system, including the:
Amperage and voltage rating of the service;
Location of:
Main disconnect;
Service equipment;
Distribution panels; and
Wiring methods.
If applicable, a home inspector shall describe the:
Presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring;
Presence or absence of:
Smoke alarms; or
Carbon monoxide alarms; and
Presence of:
Non-arc-resistant CSST gas piping with the recommendation that the bonding of the CSST be reviewed by a licensed master electrician; and
Alternative energy systems, including disconnect locations.
A home inspector is not required to:
Inspect:
Remote control devices, unless the device is the only control device;
Alarm systems and components;
Low voltage wiring systems and components;
Ancillary wiring, systems, and components that are not a part of the primary electrical power distribution system; or
the existing bonding method for CSST; or
Measure amperage, voltage, or impedance.