All readily accessible electrical components were inspected as part of this home inspection and appear functional, unless otherwise indicated within the Recommendations | Defects section of this report. Please note that any areas that are hidden from view (due to stored items, furniture, wall/ceiling/floor coverings, insulation, vapor barriers, underground installation, height restrictions, etc.) are NOT included as part of this inspection.

 

The purpose of these Standards of Practice is to establish a minimum and uniform standard for Louisiana state licensed home inspectors. Home inspections performed pursuant to these Standards of Practice are intended to provide the client with information regarding the condition of the systems and components of the home as observed at the time of inspection.

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The home inspector shall inspect:

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1. service drop and entrance conductors cables and raceways;

2. service equipment, main disconnect device, main and sub-panels, interior panel components, and service grounding;

3. branch circuit conductors, their overcurrent devices, and their compatibility;

4. the operation of a representative number of installed ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles;

5. the polarity and grounding of all receptacles tested; and

6. test ground fault circuit interrupters and arc fault circuit interrupters, unless, in the opinion of the inspector, such testing is likely to cause damage to any installed items or components of the home or interrupt service to an electrical device or equipment located in or around the home.

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The home inspector shall describe:

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1. service amperage and voltage;

2. wiring methods employed; and

3. the location of main and distribution panels.

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The home inspector shall report any observed solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring for 120 volt circuits.

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The home inspector shall report on the presence or absence of smoke detectors. 

 

 

It is beyond the scope of a normal home inspection to measure amperage, voltage, or impedance; dismantle any electrical device or control other than to remove the dead front covers of the main and auxiliary distribution panels; or inspect the operation of low voltage systems, security systems, heat/smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, telephone/cable systems, or other ancillary wiring that is not part of the primary electrical distribution system.

 

In the event of the home being furnished at the time of inspection, only a representative number of installed switches and receptacles are to be inspected. Light fixtures in the home may be inoperative due to burned out light bulbs; Inspector does not change bulbs during a home inspection, therefore we recommend verifying the operation of all lights prior to closing.

 

In the event of the home being occupied at the time of the inspection, GFCI and AFCI circuits are not tested to avoid disrupting power supply to the homeowners connected electrical devices.

 

If any defects documented in the inspection report are of concern, we highly recommend that any further evaluation and repairs be performed by a licensed electrical contractor.

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