Electrical System The electrical system service entrance line is located ______________________________________. There are (y/n)__________ tree branches touching the electrical lines and equipment. All tree branches near the lines and equipment can cause damage and should be pruned away for safety. The electrical service entrance head is in (G/A/F/P)_______________________ condition. There were (y/n)__________ signs of excessive rust or corrosion on the areas that are visible to the inspector. There was (y/n)__________ a drip loop on the electrical lines before they enter the service entrance head. A "drip loop" is created by slack in the wiring in a "U" shape. This helps prevent rainwater from following the electrical lines down into the main panel. There are (#)_______________ service entrance lines going into the house. Two service entrance lines indicate that there is 110 volts inside. A 110 volt electrical system will usually only have a maximum of 30-60 amps of electrical service in the main panel. Three service entrance lines indicate that there is 220 volts inside. A 220 volt electrical system can have up to 200 amp electrical service in the main panel. The exposed electrical service lines from the service entrance head to the main electrical panel were (y/n)__________ enclosed in a conduit. A "conduit" is a covering to protect the electrical lines from the weather and damage. The conduit is in (G/A/F/P)_______________ condition and there were (y/n)__________ signs of cracked or open areas and/or joints that are not sealed properly. The electrical meter is located ___________________________________________. When the meter is located on the exterior, then the utility company can take a reading without having to enter the house. Remember that electricity can kill you!! Before touching the main panel or any sub-panels check them with a voltage tester to make sure that they are not electrified. Do not go near any exposed wiring or any electrical panels or wiring if there is water on the floor. Water and electricity don't mix!! The main electrical panel is located _______________________________________________. There were (y/n)__________ signs of excessive rust or corrosion on the main electrical panel. Any sign of excessive rust or corrosion requires a licensed electrician to properly evaluate the electrical system for safety. The main electrical panel is (y/n)__________ installed on the wall securely. There are (y/n)__________ hazardous conditions around the panel, such as, potential water, objects in the way, the panel being too high to reach safely, etc. There are (y/n)__________ sub-panels noted. "Sub-panels" are small electrical panels that branch off from the main electrical panel. The purpose of sub panels is to prevent very long branch circuit runs in the house. The electrical system has (circuit breakers/fuses)____________________________ for the branch circuits. The inspector cannot turn any circuit breakers off or on or replace any fuses, for safety reasons. There are (y/n)__________ tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses in the main electrical panel and/or sub-panels. Any "tripped" circuit breakers or "blown" fuses indicate a problem that must be evaluated by a licensed electrician. All circuits are (y/n)__________ marked to indicate where each branch circuit leads to. This is a convenience and safety feature. The markings will assist the homeowner in turning off individual branch circuits in case of an emergency or if repairs are needed. There is no way for the inspector to determine if the circuits are properly marked for the exact location in the house for their corresponding branch lines. There are (y/n)__________ open circuit breaker or fuse slots in the main panel and/or sub-panels. Open slots need to be covered with "blanks" or spare circuit breakers or fuses. This will prevent anyone from sticking their fingers or any objects inside the electrical panel and getting electrocuted. ...continued | 
