Information
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Address
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Conducted on
General
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Type of installation
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
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Approximate age of installation
- 1-5 years
- 5-10 years
- 10-15 years
- 15-20 years
- 20-25 years
- 25+ years
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Evidence of additions or alterations.
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If "yes", estimated age.
Consumer Mains
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Identification of cable cores.
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Current carrying capacity.
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Connection of wiring.
Switchboards
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Location. e.g. Not in restricted location, access and egress.
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MEN connection Intact.
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Basic protection against contact with live parts. e.g. insulation and enclosures.
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Protection against the spread of fire.
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Protection devices installed and suitably rated for over-current protection, arc fault protection and discrimination.
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Connecting devices. e.g. earth bar, neutral and active links.
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Connection and fixing of wiring and switchgear.<br>
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Identification and labelling of electrical equipment. e.g. switchboard markings and circuit identification
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Protection against external influences. e.g. mechanical damage, effects of UV light.
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Isolating devices e.g. main switches.
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Fault protection (protection against indirect contact with live parts) by the use of automatic disconnection of supply. Check that the consumer mains have over current protection.
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RCD's installed on applicable circuits.
Wiring Systems
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Conductor Size. Check current carrying capacity and derating of cables.
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Identification of cable cores.
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Support and fixings.
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Connections and enclosures. Check to confirm that cables are suitably terminated.
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Overhead wiring systems. Check clearances from structures, vegetation and ground.
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Segregation from other services. Gas, water, solar.
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Protection against external influences. e.g. mechanical damage, effects of UV light.
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Installation of cables in accessible areas of the ceiling space. e.g. near manhole, crossing roof battens and trusses.
Electrical Equipment
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General condition of electrical equipment.
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Isolation devices installed where required.
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Down lights installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3000:2007.
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Equipment installed as per manufacturers requirements.
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Fixing and support of equipment adequate
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Equipment suitable for the operating environment. e.g. IP rating.
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Protection against hazardous parts. e.g. guarding, screening etc.
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Availability of user manuals, operating instructions.
Earthing
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Earth electrode installed. Sign and tag attached to main earthing conductor.
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Earthing conductors. e.g. size, identification.
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Equipotential bonding conductors. Pool fences, water piping, slab reinforcing wet areas
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Connection, joints and terminations adequate.
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Protection against external influences. e.g. mechanical damage, effects of UV light.
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Conductive building materials connected to earth where required. e.g. contact with single insulated cables.
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Creation of an earthed situation that may require earthing of additional electrical equipment.
General Condition of electrical installation
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Please state:
Exit Checks
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MEN connection intact
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Switchboard secure.
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Main switch and circuit protection returned to original state.
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Tools and equipment returned to vehicle.
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Person in control advised of departure.
Sign Off
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Electrician:
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Electrical safety check is carried out in accordance with AS/NZS Standards, we are not liable for any assessments carried out, or information contained within, as some installations will be applicable to previous standards.
Note: cabling that is contained within the fabric of the building has not been checked.
Approximately 10% of the electrical installation has been checked to give an approximate indication of the safety of the electrical installation
Smoke Alarms
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All smoke alarm are correctly installed and in working condition; and have been tested according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Next smoke alarms check is due by:
