AGL - Pre Validation - Electrical

Is this a programmable lighting system

Is this system supplied via LCM's

Are PIR's present on site

Does this site have a raised floor

Does this site have a suspended ceiling

Check circuit schedule is present and correct.<br>

Check that all blanking plates are present and proper.<br>

Check that enclosures meet IP standards as necessary.<br>

Check if a Voltage Warning label is required. Can unskilled persons access the enclosure?<br>

Check if the DB requires a dual supply label, is it fed from more than one sourse i.e. UPS.<br>

Check to see if a Mixed colour label is present and/or required.<br>

Check to see if a RCD Test label is present and/or required.<br>

Check that the main switch to the DB is local. i.e. attached to the board or in the same room/ compartment <br>

Estimate age of Distribution equipment

Check that the isolator is labelled if not physically attached to enclosure.<br>

Check that all screws are present and proper.<br>

Check that whole circuits pass through the same opening . (Metallic enclosures only) <br>

Check that three phase breakers are used for three phase circuits. <br>

Check busbar barriers are present, proper and secure.<br>

Check neutral barriers are required, present, proper and secure. <br>

Check all unterminated redundant circuits are labeled and/or connected to earth. <br>

Check all live connections are properly enclosed and terminated.<br>

Check for overrated circuit breakers.<br>

Check that main switch is of a suitable current rating.<br>

Check for evidence of corrosion to enclosures, conductors, containment and busbars.<br>

Check that all neutrals correlate with final circuits.<br>

Check cable management is adequate and cables can be easily traced.<br>

Check tightness of connections. (Use torque driver)<br>

Check for evidence of overheating to cabling and equipment. <br>

Check to see if there are any bunched conductors/circuits.<br>

Check all glands are adequate to including the presence of banjos. (armoured cabling)<br>

Check for any redundant equipment. (Is it safely isolated)<br>

Check main tails and earth are adequatly sized. (If you can locate upstream protection) <br>

Check that DB does not contain asbestos.<br>

Check the Zs of the DB is adequate.<br>

Check the IR of the circuits we are to work on are satisfactory.<br>

Check that the KA of the breakers are adequate for continued use.<br>

Check that ring continuity for relevant circuits are satisfactory.<br>

Check that RCD's are present where necessary .

Check any RCD's function correctly.<br>

Check that the wiring system is adequate for the enviroment.<br>

Check all direct containment to the DB is secured, complete and correctly connected.<br>

Check if the LUX levels around switchgear is adequate, espicially if no natural light.<br>

Check to ensure no cores have been cut back on large multistrand conductors.<br>

Check to make sure all circuit breaker characteristics are present and visible, not worn.<br>

Check to ensure the area is free from clutter and combustable materials.<br>

Check cabling entering equipment has the correct bending radii. (no sharp bends)<br>

Surge Protection present?

Check all floor boxes for damage<br>

Check all Socket outlets for damage<br><br>

Check all Isolators/ FCU's for damage<br><br>

Check all Light fittings for damage<br><br><br>

Check all Light switches for damage<br><br><br>

Switch on all lights, Any Non-functioning Lamps? Quantity?<br><br><br><br><br><br>

Check all LCM's for damage/ signs of overheating<br><br><br><br>

Check Cabling for signs of damage/ overheating <br><br><br><br><br><br>

Check for Bonding to Water, Structural Steel etc. if applies <br><br><br><br><br>

Check for Bonding to Comms cabinet. if applies <br><br><br><br><br>

Sample check metal back boxes for fly leads<br><br>

Check the supply characteristics to each floor <br>