Mechanical Inspection
The purpose of the mechanical inspection is to visually inspect and operate the built-in mechanical equipment observed on site and provide an opinion of any deficiencies apparent at the time of the inspection.
The scope of this inspection includes visual observations of the readily accessible mechanical equipment and appliances without disassembly of any unit inspected and without removing items causing visual obstruction.
The functional equipment is generally operated in at least one mode, but not necessarily every mode, suited to demonstrate its condition.
Electrical Inspection
Electrical inspections generally consist of the visible electrical wiring, circuit breakers, light fixtures, electrical outlets, light switches, and visible wiring connections to the appliances.
The purpose of the inspection is to observe and point out visually apparent deficiencies in the electrical wiring and equipment at the time of the inspection and to determine if it is performing the function for which it was intended. Only a cursory evaluation will be made to determine the adequacy of the capacity. There is no intent to closely examine and evaluate each of the primary or branch circuits.
The scope of the inspection includes visual observations of the electrical wiring, the main circuit breaker box, the visible wiring at the attic, and connections to the electrical appliances. Observations are made at the readily accessible light switches and electrical outlets. The switches are operated to determine whether or not they are mechanically functional. The readily accessible outlets are checked with a plug-in circuit analyzer to determine if they are properly wired.
Only those items accessible without moving furniture, access covers, or other items will be observed. It is specifically pointed out that routing of circuitry, adequacy of wiring, and/or compliance with electrical codes is not included as a part of this cursory inspection. |