What this report covers
This list follows the electrical section of the InterNACHI Standards of Practice: the service drop and overhead conductors, service head and drip loops, mast and conduit, meter and base, service-entrance conductors, main disconnect, panelboards and over-current devices, grounding and bonding, a representative number of switches, fixtures and receptacles, AFCI and GFCI devices where testable, and the presence of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
The standards say to report deficiencies in service-entrance conductor insulation and clearances, unfilled panel openings, solid conductor aluminum branch wiring if readily visible, receptacles with no power, wrong polarity, missing covers, bad GFCIs, signs of arcing or heat, or no ground, and missing smoke or carbon monoxide detectors. They also say an inspector is not required to remove panel covers; a licensed electrician doing a deeper inspection works under the electrical code and the local inspector instead.
How to use it
For each item, mark it OK, Needs attention or Not inspected, and add a short note where it helps: what you saw, where, and what you recommend. "Not inspected" with a reason (no access, unsafe, snow cover) protects you better than leaving a line blank.
The sheet saves in this browser as you go. Print it, or save it as a PDF from the print window, and hand or send it to the customer. Photos make any report clearer; attach them to the job record or the email.
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Sources
- InterNACHI: Home Inspection Standards of Practice, checked October 9, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.