That’s up too you if you think it is dangerous then it needs to be repaired .
If you think it is trivial then again write it up or ignore your choice .
Example trivial cracked plug cover ,Dangerous plug cover missing .
If you do not have one I highly recommend you get yourself a copy of NFPA 73, “Electrical Inspection Code for Existing Dwellings”. We all know pretty much what “new” looks like or should look like but the vast majority of what we inspect is existing, older homes that may have numerous issues or discrepancies that are hard to nail down when it comes to determining exactly what we are looking at.
This publication spells it out in detail and makes it easier for you, the inspector to justify / back up your comments.
It is very short (3 or 4 pages), short bullet statements that covers pretty much everything you will run across. Comes at it from the “safety” angle.
Simple, any time there is a potential for a person to come into contact with live high-voltage components (generally 120V or 240V) I will recommend a qualified electrician.
It doesn’t require an electrician to install a cover plate or change a light bulb, and low voltage components are very unlikely to harm anyone.
mauger
(Mike Auger, CMI - RI 32856, RMC-142, RMB-096)
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Dry roofs and warm weather to you all.