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Inspecting an electrical panel with a direct generator connection and no transfer switch is highly unsafe and often prohibited by law, as it creates a severe risk of back feeding power to the grid, which can electrocute utility workers. Instead of inspecting such a setup, you should recommend proper installation of an interlock kit or a dedicated transfer switch, which ensures power only flows in one direction, preventing dangerous back feeding and ensuring safety for both your home and the power grid.
- Risk of Electrocution: Without a transfer switch, the generator’s power can travel backward through the service lines, creating a lethal hazard for utility workers repairing the lines.
Damage to Equipment: Backfeeding can also cause power surges and serious damage to your home’s electrical system and the generator itself.
What a Home Inspector Should Do
Why This Setup Is Dangerous
Do Not Attempt to Operate: As a home inspector, you should not attempt to turn on or test the generator when it’s connected this way.
Identify the Improper Connection: Note the presence of a direct generator connection to the main panel without a transfer switch or interlock device.
Recommend Correction by a Licensed Electrician: Clearly state in your report that this is an unsafe and improper installation that must be corrected by a licensed electrician.
Advise on Proper Solutions: Recommend the installation of a transfer switch or interlock kit by a licensed electrician:
Our primary goal is to ensure the system is safe and does not pose an immediate safety hazard,
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