ARSD 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.