In older homes it is common to have an old electrical panel vacated and a new one installed at a nearby location.. At this particular home inspection I came across a door in the stairwell. The original panel had been removed from the enclosure space.
4-Plex Home Wiring
Improper Electrical Wiring discussed by Rochester MN Home Inspectors
Rochester MN Home Inspection Company Discusses Knob and Tube Wiring
Rochester MN Home Inspector Drives By Roof Collapse
Home Inspector finds roof collapse from snow load
We had a lot of snow this past winter and apparently the load exceeded the design specifications of this garage roof. Or maybe deferred maintenance caught up with structure. Whatever the case, it appears this garage is near the end of it's useful life ;-).
Your home inspector saw this as I was passing by and couldn't resist stopping and taking a picture.
Home Inspectors discussion on Carbon Monoxide Detector Placement
Home Inspector Finds Beach Outlets While On Vacation
Home inspector finds outlet on beach while on vacation
Even when the Home Inspector is on vacation in the Mayan Riviera, he's checking things out. Here is an example of a public beach electrical system. About half way from the edge of the jungle to the water I came across this electrical outlet in the sand. Who knows what the code is in his particular area of the Yucatan Peninsula!