How to Inspect the Circuit Label on the Electrical Panel
While the inspector is inspecting the electrical panel they should check to make sure that all of the circuits are labeled properly. If they are missing or unclear it should be called out as a defect. Please review the complete procedure below.
NACHI SOP
International Standards of Practice for Performing a General Home Inspection
3.7. Electrical
I. The inspector shall inspect:
N/A
II. The inspector shall describe:
N/A
III. The inspector shall report as in need of correction:
N/A
IV. The inspector is not required to:
P. Determine the accuracy of labeling.
Axium SOP Differences
Axium Requires: The inspector will observe whether the circuit labels are present or not at the electrical panel.
Tools Needed
No tools required to inspect the circuit labels.
Procedure
- Before taking off the front cover of the panel the inspector should observe the circuit labels to see if every breaker is labeled and is legible. We do not verify whether the labels are correct. There is just one picture for this section and it should be showing that the labels are present and legible. If there are no labels present or legible you would take a picture showing that and put it down as repair and replace statement.
Common Defects
- Circuit labels being partial, missing, or illegible.
Common Mistakes
- Not checking to see if all of the circuits are labeled and are legible.
Report / Software
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