Joe:
Here in NJ, we have CCO inspections forresi, comm, and ind. properties that change type of occupancy or ownership.
I, as the electrical AHJ do a "visual" type inspection, and look for obvious life safety violations. The other inspectors also do the same for there technical areas (plumbing, bldg, fire, etc)
I'm going to obtain the NFPA 73, read it, and discuss if we can use it as a guide. I cannot "use" it without it being adopted, either by the State, or a municipality, as part of the UCC, or local ordinance.
John