Walrus, thanks for your interest.
We perform the electrical inspection along with the mechanical, roof etc. So the answer would be as a result of our inspection, work is generated in all fields. We do not pass or fail anything. We Report, document and photo our findings.
An example. Typical 14 yr old house panel: Sub panel garage: Full of overspray. Knockouts missing covers. Doubletapped grounded (neutral)conductors. Ground conductor added to the grounded bus bar. Ground conductors at ground side of bus bar in a single screw terminal that are different sizes.
When the electrician comes out to do the work, we expect if there are other problems we might not be aware (still learning as everyone is in every field)those will be brought to the attention of the appropriate party.
We look at the listing and labeling of the panel, take photos of the label if present for additional support for our findings.
In a nut shell: We try to provide as much information to our customers so they understand the importance of getting problems fixed.
If anyone has any additional information we can pass on to our hurricane victum customers to alert them to dangerous situations that may be present and not readily visible (most have no power) I would be interested in hearing them.
Sincerely,
EB
