Electrical

Electrical Installation Inspection Checklist: Power Systems & Commissioning

Checksheets Team

Construction Technology Experts

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Electrical installation inspection is critical for safety and system reliability. From high-voltage switchgear to low-voltage distribution, thorough inspection ensures electrical systems operate safely and meet code requirements.

Cable Installation Inspections

Pre-Installation

  • Cable specification verification
  • Cable drum inspection
  • Route and raceway readiness
  • Pull tension calculations

Installation Verification

  • Pulling method and equipment
  • Bend radius compliance
  • Cable support and securing
  • Separation from other services
  • Fire stop installation

Testing

  • Insulation resistance (megger) testing
  • Continuity verification
  • Phase identification
  • Cable identification and labeling

Switchgear Inspections

Receipt and Installation

  • Nameplate data verification
  • Transport damage inspection
  • Foundation and mounting
  • Bus bar connections
  • Cable terminations

Pre-Commissioning

  • Insulation resistance testing
  • Contact resistance verification
  • Protection relay settings
  • Interlock function tests
  • Breaker operation tests

Earthing and Bonding

  • Earth electrode installation
  • Earth resistance measurement
  • Bonding continuity verification
  • Equipment grounding connections

Motor and Drive Installations

  • Motor nameplate verification
  • Winding insulation resistance
  • Rotation verification
  • VFD parameter settings
  • Protection settings verification
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