🔌 Residential Electrical Inspection — Mook Home Inspections LLC

1. Overview: Your Safety Is Our Priority

At Mook Home Inspections LLC, we conduct electrical inspections in accordance with the InterNACHI Home Inspection Standards of Practice and the Ohio Home Inspector Board’s Standards of Practice. These inspections are visual and non‑destructive, limited to readily accessible components as of the inspection date—June 24, 2024 or later  .

2. InterNACHI Electrical SOP Requirements

According to InterNACHI’s Standards of Practice, inspectors are required to visually inspect the following electrical system components  :

• Service drop or lateral (utility connection)

• Service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways

• Service equipment and main disconnect(s)

• Service grounding and bonding system

• Panelboards (main and sub‑panels)

• Overcurrent protection devices (circuit breakers or fuses)

• A representative sample of installed light fixtures, switches, and receptacles

• Ground‑Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) and Arc‑Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)

InterNACHI emphasizes no removal of dead‑front covers or internal inspection of energized parts not readily accessible  . Unsafe conditions such as missing panel fill‑ins, inadequate clearances, improper grounding or improper bonding must be reported as material defects.

3. Ohio‑Specific SOP Requirements (Per Ohio Administrative Code)

Ohio licensees must inspect the readily accessible components of the electrical system and report findings related to all of the following  :

1. Service drop

2. Service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways

3. Service equipment and main disconnects

4. Service grounding

5. Interior parts or components of service panels and sub‑panels

6. Conductors (branch circuit wiring)

7. Overcurrent protection devices

8. Representative sample of light fixtures, switches, and receptacles

9. GFCIs and AFCIs

Ohio regulations underline that inspectors are not required to test GFCIs/AFCIs, measure amperage/voltage, test breakers, measure system impedance, or open panel interiors beyond dead‑front visual access unless properly certified as an ESI under Ohio law  . Also, the inspector must note system service amperage rating, location of main breaker(s), wiring method, and existence of smoke/CO alarms if applicable  .

Important: under Ohio law, panel interiors are generally not considered “readily accessible”. Inspectors may not remove dead fronts or open the panel unless certified as an Electrical Safety Inspector (ESI), to avoid violations under Ohio Revised Code §3783  .

4. How Mook Home Inspections LLC Conducts Electrical Inspections

Here’s how your electrical inspection is performed, in compliance with both InterNACHI and Ohio standards:

a. Visual & Non‑Intrusive Only

We examine service connections (drop/lateral), visible conductors, grounding, main disconnect, panel dead‑front, breakers, receptacles, light switches, and installed fixtures—without removing any covers or accessing energized components beyond visual.

b. Panelroom Clearance & Safety

We verify adequate working space: ~36″ front clearance, ~30″ width, ~6.5 ft height; proper panel location (not in bathrooms, closets, stairways); and illumination per InterNACHI rules  .

c. Check for Material Defects

We identify and document issues including:

• Missing panel fill plugs

• Improper panel installation or wiring

• Ungrounded/ungrounded outlets or mismatched wirings

• Absence or improper location of GFCI/AFCI protection

• Inadequate clearances or unsafe conditions

d. Ohio‑Specific Disclosures

We document: service amperage rating; main disconnect location; predominant wiring methods; presence or absence of smoke/CO alarms (if inspectable); and if any component was not inspected, provide explanation—as required by Ohio SOP §1301:17‑1‑17 and Revised Code §4764.02(D–E).

e. Report Structure & Ethics

Our reports clearly outline the Scope, Definitions, Exclusions, any systems not inspected, reasons why, and recommendations for further evaluation by licensed electricians. We operate in full compliance with Ohio’s ethical rules (§1301:17‑1‑16) that forbid misrepresentation, guarantee unbiased reporting, and require written contract details including license number and expiration date  .

5. Sample Electrical Inspection Workflow

A.) Pre-Inspection

Review contract specifying electrical systems inspection scope.

B.) On-Site Visual Check

Observe service drop, conductors, grounding, panel dead front, overcurrent devices, outlets, switches.

C.) Safety & Clearance

Confirm working space, panel identification, proper installation.

D.) Document Defects

Note missing blank openings, double-taps, ungrounded outlets, GFCI/AFCI absence.

E.) Collect Required Disclosures

Record service rating, panel location, wiring methods, alarms status.

F.) Final Report

Deliver report compliant with SOPs, listing findings, exceptions, and recommendations.

6. Why Choose Mook Home Inspections LLC?

• Fully compliant with InterNACHI and Ohio SOPs

• Non‑intrusive, safe methodology aligned with both national and state protocols

• Clear, transparent reporting that discloses exactly what was inspected—and what wasn’t

• Professional, ethical service under Chapter 4764, including Ohio license number and contract transparency

7. Final Thoughts

When you choose Mook Home Inspections LLC, you’re choosing an inspection grounded in recognized national best practices (InterNACHI) and legally compliant with Ohio’s licensing and SOP requirements effective as of June 24, 2024. We provide clear, professional, and safe electrical inspections that identify material defects without unnecessary intrusion—protecting you and your investment.