A home inspector shall inspect electrical components as follows:

1. (1) The inspector shall observe and report on the general appearance and condition of the following:

   1. (a) Service entrance lines - whether underground or overhead and any obstructions;
   2. (b) Meter/mast - properly secured to house;

   3. (c) Main panel location, voltage/amperage rating;

      1. (i) Service entry conductor material - copper or aluminum;
      2. (ii) Disconnect/main breaker size - grounding line observed;
      3. (iii) Branch circuit protection - breakers or fuses;
      4. (iv) Presence of aluminum branch circuit wiring;
      5. (v) Presence of multiple-tapped breakers/fuses;
      6. (vi) Presence or melted insulation, signs of arcing or other signs of fire; or
      7. (vii) Presence of mismatched wire/circuit protection;

   4. (d) Location of any subpanel, voltage/amperage rating;

      1. (i) Branch circuit protection - breakers/fuses;
      2. (ii) Presence of aluminum branch circuit wiring;
      3. (iii) Presence of multiple-tapped breakers/fuses;
      4. (iv) Presence of melted insulation, signs of arcing or other signs of fire; or
      5. (v) Presence of mismatched wire/circuit protection;
   5. (e) Load management systems - note presence;

2. (2) The inspector is not required to:

   1. (a) Insert any tool, probe, or testing device inside the main panel or subpanels;
   2. (b) Dismantle any electrical device other than the covers on main panels and subpanels;
   3. (c) Activate or test components on branch circuits that are not energized;
   4. (d) Remove outlet covers or switch plates; or
   5. (e) Inspect low voltage systems.

Source: 28 SDR 28, effective September 2, 2001.

General Authority: 36-21C-6(2).

Law Implemented: 36-21C-6(2).