ETU Temporary construction wiring Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Cabling

• Damaged construction wiring Tag out of service, repair, replace or remove<br>AS:3012 Clause 3.8.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all aerial conductors insulated? Use only insulated aerial conductors<br>AS:3012 Clause 2.5.7

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables identified or marked? <br>AS: 3012 Clause 2.5.4 <br>AS: Clause 1.5.11.4<br><br>Tag out of service, J Box or remove<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables at low height mechanically protected? Relocate cabling to safe height (2.5 min)<br>AS:3012 Clause 2.5.3. Install jersey barriers to protect any cable coils at low height<br>Tunnelling code of practice Clause 4.5.5.3<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cables separated from water pipes and other services? Support cable separate from water pipe<br>AS:3000 Clause 3.9.8.4. & 3.9.3.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables adequately supported? Support cable properly <br> AS:3000 Clause 3.3.2.8<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables installed on metallic roofs or similar structures protected? Use armoured cable or mechanically protect cable<br>AS:3012 Clause 2.5.5<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are perimeter fences free from cables? Support cables some other way<br>AS Clause 2.5.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables installed on scaffolding mechanically protected? Protect cables<br><br>AS 3012 Clause 2.5.3 Note (b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is temporary wiring separated from permanent wiring? Must be separated <br>AS:3012 Clause 2.5.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safety systems to prevent collisions with overhead wiring? Instal signage and or height barriers/cateneries<br>AS:3012 Clause 2.5.6

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Switchboards

• Is there RCD protection on final sub circuits? Install 30mA RCD in DB where circuit originates<br>AS:3012 Clause 2.4.6.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are DB doors lockable? Fit locking device<br>AS:3012 Clause 2.3.2.1 (e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are switchboards securely attached? Shall be securely attached except for free standing ones that take into account external forces<br>AS:3012 Clause 2.3.3

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wires at cable glands unexposed? Must be in enclosures, either push in and tighten or rewrite if too short<br><br>AS:3000 Clause 3.10.1.1<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there circuits > 100A per phase not individually switched? Separate circuits onto individual isolators<br>AS:3000 Clause 2.3.4.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all DB readily accessible? Remove any obstructions and provide clear access<br>AS:3012 clause 2.3.1.1<br>AS:3000 Clause 2.9.2.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all switchboards labelled correctly? Label board to standard<br>AS:3012 Clause 2.3.1.1 & 2.3.2.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all circuits labelled at board? Label what CB isolates<br>AS:3000 Clause 2.3.2.2.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is EVAC POD hard wired? Install EVAC POD on a fixed wired final sub circuit<br>AS:3000 Clause 7.2.2.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all live parts at DB inaccessible? Rectify <br>AS:3012 Clause 2.3.2.1 (c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are socket outlets in DB in good working order? Replace or repair outlet<br>AS:3012 Clause 3.8.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are switchboards with socket outlets fitted with an insulated tie off bar? Install tie off insulated bar<br>AS:3012 2.3.2.1 (d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is RCD load rating sufficient? Rectify<br>AS:3000 Clause 2.6.2.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are empty glands and holes covered over? Rectify<br>AS:3000 Clause 2.9.7 notes 4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is switchboard door lockable , fitted with a retaining bar, and unable to be removed without the use of a tool? Rectify<br>AS:3012 Clause 2.3.2.1 (e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the switchboard meet IP 23? Change enclosure or relocate to inside DB<br>AS 3012 Clause 2.3.2.1 (a,b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there correct circuit breaker size on outgoing circuits? Install correct sized breakers<br>AS:3000 Table B1<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is RCD testing up to date? Tripping time to be tested and documented<br>AS:3012 Clause 3.4.2 <br>Clause 3.5<br>Table 3

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting provided adjacent to switchboard? Install emergency light adjacent to DB<br>(Where there is no natural light)<br>AS:3012 clause 2.7.3

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are socket outlets rated at less than 10Amps? Assess the need for 15A outlet, recommend installing <br>AS:3012 Clause 2.3.4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• is there separate circuits for lighting? Install lighting on a separate fixed final sub circuit<br>AS:3012 clause 2.1.6

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lamps in luminaires protected from mechanical damage? Install cover/guard<br>AS:3012 Clause 2.7.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do walkways meet 40 lux and general areas meet 160 lux? Install general lighting or task lighting as required<br>40 lux walkways<br>160 lux general areas<br>AS:3012 Clause 2.7.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there emergency lighting in stairways or access ways? Install emergency lights as required<br>(Where there is no natural light)<br>Clause 2.7.3

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Leads

• Are leads and equipment in electrical test? Test and tag as required<br>AS:3012 <br>Clause 3.6.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension leads mechanically protected? Place leads on insulated hooks<br>AS:3012 clause 2.6.9

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension lead 15A socket with 10A plug. Rectify<br>AS:3120 Clause 2.13.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Miscellaneous

• Is there documentation on site for Tests to be performed by licenced electrician and results to be documented<br>Visual inspection date and checklist<br>Continuity of earthing system<br>Insulation resistance<br>Polarity<br>Correct circuit connections<br>RCD trip time values <br>AS:3012 Clause 3.10 (e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the LV rescue kit have a visible test date? Have low voltage rescue equipment inspected and tested<br>Electrical safety regulations<br>Div 5 Clause 17b (3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the transportable structure supply compliant Hard wire structure or install a compliant flexible lead<br>(flexible lead not 2.5 or longer than 15m and not on own dedicated circuit<br>AS:3012 2.9 <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there damaged equipment? Tag out of service, repair or replace<br>AS:3012 Clause 3.8.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A