(a) Home inspectors shall observe and report upon readily accessible and observable portions of:

1. (1) service drop;
2. (2) service entrance conductors, cables and raceways;
3. (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. (4) service grounding;
5. (5) interior components of service panels and sub-panels;
6. (6) a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles;
7. (7) a representative number of ground fault circuit interrupters.

(b) Home inspections shall describe readily accessible and observable portions of:

1. (1) amperage and voltage rating of the service;
2. (2) the location of main dis-connects and sub-panels;
3. (3) the presence of aluminum branch circuit wiring;
4. (4) the presence or absence of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors;
5. (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. (1) observe and report on remote control devices;
2. (2) observe and report on alarm systems and components;
3. (3) observe and report on low voltage wiring systems and components such as doorbells and intercoms;
4. (4) observe and report on ancillary wiring systems and components which are not a part of the primary electrical power distribution system;
5. (5) insert any tool, probe or testing device into the main or sub-panels;
6. (6) activate electrical systems or branch circuits which are not energized;
7. (7) operate overload protection devices;
8. (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. (9) move any object, furniture or appliance to gain access to any electrical component;
10. (10) test every switch, receptacle and fixture;
11. (11) remove switch and outlet cover plates;
12. (12) observe and report on electrical equipment not readily accessible;
13. (13) dismantle any electrical device or control;
14. (14) measure amperage, voltage or impedance;
15. (15) observe and report on any solar powered electrical component or any standby emergency generators or components.