I agree with nitehawk. If wiring was original, it's unlikely it wasn't Romex vs fixture wire (I assume that means lamp cord). Most issues occur because of loose/faulty connections at the device junction box. A loose connection creates heat and especially with vibration from a fan over time could cause the connection to fail.
My designer home was built in 2006. I discovered that the electrical workmanship was awful to the point of being a fire hazard. I photographed some of the issues and reported them to The Villages as well as the local fire Marshall. The electrical company came in and went through the entire house and fixed everything. Told me that when the house was built they were using a lot of temporary labor. Not very comforting.
Being an electrical engineer and having fire cause and origin experience in my background I assure you I speak with authority on this one...
I would get a second opinion. If it is true (which I doubt) that they wired your interior walls with lamp cord, your recourse is with the villages and the original electrician company, not the inspector. Inspectors don't typically look for or find "hidden" things.
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