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Electrical
The inspector shall inspect a representative sampling of switches, receptacles, light fixtures, and ground circuit interrupters. The inspector shall verify the continuity of the connected service ground. The inspector shall inspect panels, breakers and fuses. The inspector shall inspect and report on the absence of smoke detectors The inspector shall conduct drop voltage calculations where necessary. The inspector shall operate all electrical systems that are shut down. The inspector shall inspect service entrance cables and report as in need of repair deficiencies in the integrity of the insulation, drip loop, or separation of conductors at weatherheads and clearances. The inspector shall determine the accuracy of all breaker labeling. The inspector shall remove all panel covers or dead front covers even if not readily accessible. The inspector shall operate all over current protection devices. The inspector shall inspect the bonding. The inspector shall inspect and test any and all spark or lightning arrestors. The inspector shall measure and determine the amperage and voltage of the main service if not visibly labeled. The inspector shall inspect the meter box. The inspector shall inspect the ground fault circuit interrupters with a GFCI tester. The inspector shall inspect the service entrance conductors and the condition of their sheathing. The inspector shall inspect all alarm systems and components. The inspector shall operate all overload devices. The inspector shall inspect and describe the amperage rating of the service. The inspector shall inspect the grounding. The inspector shall inspect all low voltage systems, electrical de-icing tapes, swimming pool wiring and all time-controlled devices. The inspector shall inspect private and emergency electrical supply sources, including but not limited to generators, windmills, photovoltaic solar collectors, and battery or electrical storage facilities. The inspector shall inspect the service line. The inspector shall determine the service amperage. The inspector shall inspect and report on any GFCI-tested receptacles in which power is not present, polarity is incorrect, not grounded, or do not operate properly. The inspector shall operate all non-accessible smoke detectors. The inspector shall activate all electrical systems and branch circuits which are not energized. |
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Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant
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