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Electrical

Service Entrance ( ) See Remarks ( ) N/A All comments on this page are safety related.

( ) UNDERGROUND ( ) OVERHEAD ( ) 120 VOLT ( ) 120/240 VOLT ( ) SINGLE PHASE ( ) THREE PHASE

( ) BREAKERS ( ) FUSES

( ) Appears Functional ( ) Adverse Conditions [F] ( ) Conductors too close to roof [S] ( ) Conductors not 10' from ground [S]

( ) Conductors not 12' from driveway [S] ( ) Conductors not 18' from pool/spa [S] ( ) Conductors in contact with trees [M]

( ) Mast connection loose [A] ( ) Load control device noted-Not tested [F]

Panel(s) ( ) See Remarks ( ) N/A The system adequacy is not determined as a part of this inspection.

POWER CABLES: ( ) ALUMINUM ( ) COPPER ( ) UNDETERMINED ( ) _________ AMPS ( ) UNDETERMINED

GROUNDING: ( ) OBSERVED PARTIALLY ( ) GROUNDING/BONDING SYSTEM NEEDS EVALUATION [F]

( ) Main located at _______________________________________ ( ) Subs located at ___________________________________

( ) Panel(s) Appear Functional ( ) Adverse Conditions [F] ( ) Panel(s) locked-Not inspected [F] ( ) Loose ground clamp [A]

( ) Double tapping-Two wires to one breaker/fuse at _____________________________________________________________ [A]

( ) Scorched/overheated wires at _______________________ [A] ( ) Panel enclosure is not bonded at __________________ [A]

( ) Improper overload protection at _____________________ [A] ( ) Missing 240 volt breaker ties at ___________________ [A]

( ) Neutral and ground wires combined in sub-panel at ___________________________ [A] ( ) Corrosion noted at terminals [M]

( ) Panel would not close properly [A] ( ) Panel hinge(s) need repair [A] ( ) Screw(s) missing/improper at panel cover [A]

( ) Panel(s) missing deadfront cover [A] ( ) Exposed openings in deadfront cover [S] ( ) Panel enclosure/cover damaged [M]

( ) Three foot clearance not provided at panel [S] ( ) Panel(s) not secured [A] ( ) Panel crowded/Full [F]

( ) Antioxidant paste should be installed at aluminum conductor termination's [A] ( ) Disconnect(s) mounted higher than 6' 6" [S]

( ) More than 6 throws to turn off system [S] ( ) Recommend labeling circuits as required [F] ( ) System appears outdated [F]

( ) Breaker off at ___________________________________________________________ have reason verified-circuit not tested [C]

( ) Recommend complete evaluation by a competent electrician [F] ( ) Double tapping at ground/neutral bar [F]

Distribution ( ) See Remarks ( ) N/A

DISTRIBUTION WIRING: ( ) ALUMINUM AT 240 VOLT-OK ( ) ALUMINIM AT 120 VOLT-POTENTIAL HAZARD [S]

( ) COPPER

WIRING TYPE: ___________________________________________________________

( ) Sample tested-Appears Functional (Inspection Limited) ( ) Adverse Conditions [F] ( ) System appears outdated [F]

( ) Recommend complete evaluation by a competent electrician [F] ( ) Two prong outlets noted-Consider upgrading [F]

( ) Three prong outlets do not test as properly grounded-recommend evaluation [F] ( ) Bootleg ground suspected [F]

( ) Outlet(s) did not operate [A] ( ) No bathroom outlet found at _________________________________________________ [F]

( ) Unidentified switches noted [C] ( ) Amateur wiring noted [F] ( ) Evidence of arching/overheating noted [S]

( ) Painted over outlets/switches [F] ( ) Worn outlets/switches [A] ( ) Outlet/switch too close to shower at ____________ [S]

( ) Reverse polarity noted at _________________________________________________________________________________ [F]

( ) Improper installation noted at _____________________________________________________________________________ [F]

( ) Loose outlet/switch/light fixture at ________________________________________________________________________ [A]

( ) Outlet/switch/light fixture damaged at _____________________________________________________________________ [A]

( ) Extension cords used in permanent application at _____________________________________________________________ [A]

( ) Exposed splices need correction at _________________________________________________________________________ [A]

( ) Separated conduit at ____________________________________________________________________________________ [A]

( ) Exposes termination's at _________________________________________________________________________________ [A]

( ) Box covers missing at ___________________________________________________________________________________ [A]

( ) Light bulbs missing/burned out/not responding [F] ( ) Light globes missing/damaged [A]

( ) GFCI (Ground fault circuit interrupter ) not installed at Garage/Exterior/Baths/Kitchen/Sinks/Pool-Spa light [S]

( ) GFCI protection is defective at ___________________________________________________________________________ [A]

( ) Weatherproof enclosure needed at outdoor switch(s)/receptacle(s) [S] ( ) Exterior doorway lighting not provided [S]

( ) Outdoor lighting system needs evaluation [F] ( ) Outdoor security/display lighting noted-Not tested [F]

( ) Exposed wiring should be placed in conduit or otherwise protected [S] ( ) Missing/ damaged cover plate(s) [A]

( ) Closet light(s) are subject to fire hazard [S] ( ) Electricity supplied to ungrounded metal shed [S]

Remarks: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Key to Symbols: [A] Attention Required [C] Consult Seller [E] Engineering Consult [P] Pest control consult [F] Further review suggested [M] Monitor or repair [S] Safety issue

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