Does this mean that Home Inspectors who remove covers from cabinets to inspect the panelboard should disconnect the main?

I am sure that they don't, and have been keeping my fingers crossed hoping that no one gets hurt. I recommend that they use the basic PPE and that's about all that can be done.

Some of the SOP that home inspectors operate under may not call this to their attention.

I see questions every day from some who are asking questions about situations such as what's this, and why, and how do I?

Here's one example:
http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?t=15442

I honestly believe that if these types of questions have to be asked, that they are not "Qualified Persons" as defined per the NEC. Just my opinion.


Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant