(a) A Home Inspector shall observe and describe the condition of all of the following:
Service entrance conductors.
Service equipment, grounding equipment, main over current device.
Main and distribution panels, including their location.
Amperage and voltage ratings, of the service, including whether service type is overhead or underground.
Branch circuit conductors, their over current devices, and the compatibility of their ampacities and voltages, including any aluminum branch circuit wiring.
The operation of a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles located inside the house, garage and any exterior walls.
The polarity and grounding of all receptacles within 6 feet of interior plumbing fixtures, in the garage or carport, and on the exterior of inspected structures.
The operation of ground fault circuit interrupters.
The functionality of the power sources for smoke detectors.
(b) A Home Inspector is NOT required to do any of the following:
Insert any tool, probe or testing device inside the panels.
Test or operate any over current device except ground fault circuit interrupters.
Dismantle any electrical device or control other than to remove the covers of the main and auxiliary distribution panels.
Observe low voltage systems, telephone, security systems, cable TV, intercoms, or other ancillary wiring that is not a part of the primary electrical distribution system.