The Inspector is required to observe and report on the systems and components herein.
1. Service entrance cable and location and integrity of the insulation, drip loop, or separation of conductors at weather heads and clearances from grade or rooftops. 2. Main service panel, auxiliary panels and location. 3. Test all Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles and GFCI circuit breakers observed and deemed to be GFCI’s during the inspection using a GFCI tester. 4. Panel over current protection and system grounding. 5. Branch circuit wiring and related over current protection. 6. Report on any unused circuit breaker panel openings that are not filled. 7. Amperage and voltage ratings of the main service panel. 8. A representative number of switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures, AFCI receptacles. 9. The means for disconnecting the service main. 10. Outlets noted above are to be checked for polarity and grounding. 11. All exterior outlets and those within 1.5 metre of plumbing fixtures will be checked for polarity, grounding and ground fault circuit protection. 12. Report the absence of smoke detectors. 13. Report the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring if readily visible.
The Inspector is NOT required to observe and report on the systems and components herein. 14. Insert any tool, probe or device into the main panel board sub-panels, distribution panel boards, or electrical fixtures. 15. Secondary wiring systems such as low voltage wiring, telephone wiring, cable television wiring, etc. 16. Any components not related to the primary electrical systems such as security systems, swimming pool wiring and time-control devices. 17. Inspect private or emergency electrical supply sources, including but not limited to generators, windmills, solar panels, or battery or electrical storage facilities. 18. Provide or remove power for equipment. 19. Inspect or test de-icing equipment. 20. Conduct voltage drop calculations. 21. Determine the accuracy of circuit labeling. 22. Verify the service ground. 23. Test the operation of smoke detectors. 24. Dismantle, remove, adjust or perform any task on any electrical equipment that would require a qualified trades person to perform. 25. Insert or remove fuses, or operate circuit breakers.