Many areas and newer electrical codes do require or strongly encourage a whole‑home surge protective device (SPD) at the service equipment or main breaker panel. The National Electrical Code (NEC) has added language requiring SPDs in some situations. Whether a whole‑home SPD is legally required for your property depends on which NEC version (or local ordinance) your city has adopted. - New vs existing work: Requirements are most often triggered during new construction, or major service...

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Every home and every home inspector is different. Generally a home inspection will take 2 to 3 hours and will greatly depend on the...