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Electrical Inspection Checklist

Run this electrical inspection checklist before and during the inspection of a residential property.
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Introduction to Electrical Inspection Checklist:
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Record the details of the inspection
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Record your inspector details
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Inspector safety checks:
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Are there exposed energized conductors or circuit parts?
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Can the risk of exposure to hazards be justified?
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What is the voltage of the equipment?
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Where are the approach boundaries for shock protection?
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Will the inspection involve crossing those boundaries?
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Has an incident energy analysis been performed?
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Do you know short-circuit current and clearing times?
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Where is the Arc Flash Boundary?
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Will any part of the body be within this boundary?
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What PPE will be used for Arc Flash protection?
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Is the appropriate PPE available?
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Is the inspector qualified for this task and risk?
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Fundamental residential checks:
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Check wiring methods for support and suitability
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Inspect cable installation
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Check boxes for suitability for use
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Verify that boxes are installed in suitable locations
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Make sure cables are secured to boxes
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Check boxes for conductor fill
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Provide boxes are positioned correctly to be flush
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Check splicing devices on equipment grounding conductors
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Make sure equipment grounding conductors are suitable
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Inspect floor and ceiling boxes for listing
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Check recessed luminaires for clearances
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Inspect cables in contact with thermal insulation
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Check wall switch locations for grounded conductors
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Provide overall notes about the inspection
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Send inspection report
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