S.D. Admin. R. 20:74:06:10

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 20:74:06:10 - Electrical components for inspection - Exclusions

A home inspector shall inspect electrical components as follows:

(1) The inspector shall observe and report on the general appearance and condition of the following:

(a) Service entrance lines - whether underground or overhead and any obstructions;

(b) Meter/mast - properly secured to house;

(c) Main panel location, voltage/amperage rating;

(i) Service entry conductor material - copper or aluminum;

(ii)Disconnect/main breaker size - grounding line observed;

(iii) Branch circuit protection - breakers or fuses;

(iv) Presence of aluminum branch circuit wiring;

(v) Presence of multiple-tapped breakers/fuses;

(vi) Presence or melted insulation, signs of arcing or other signs of fire; or

(vii) Presence of mismatched wire/circuit protection;

(d) Location of any subpanel, voltage/amperage rating;

(i) Branch circuit protection - breakers/fuses;

(ii)Presence of aluminum branch circuit wiring;

(iii) Presence of multiple-tapped breakers/fuses;

(iv) Presence of melted insulation, signs of arcing or other signs of fire; or

(v) Presence of mismatched wire/circuit protection;

(e) Load management systems - note presence;

(2) The inspector is not required to:

(a) Insert any tool, probe, or testing device inside the main panel or subpanels;

(b) Dismantle any electrical device other than the covers on main panels and subpanels;

(c) Activate or test components on branch circuits that are not energized;

(d) Remove outlet covers or switch plates; or

(e) Inspect low voltage systems.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:74:06:10

28 SDR 28, effective 9/2/2001.

General Authority:36-21C-6(2).

Law Implemented:36-21C-6(2).