NICEIC QS Site Inspection Checklist

• Project Name:

• Project Number:

• Inspection Date:

  Date

• Inspected by:

• Stage of install audit is carried out:

  1st Fix

  2nd Fix

  Commissioning

Safe Systems of Work

• RAMS Covering all electrical works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe Isolation procedure documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appointed Person in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock Off Kits available if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Calibration Certificates for any test equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Source of supply

• DNO Service Head & Meter Install

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• Correct cable size from DNO to Consumer side.

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• Separate Main Isolator installed (if required)

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• Generator installed correctly (if required)

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• Generator cable sized correctly?

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

Earthing

• Main Earth Bar Installed

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Main Earth Connected

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Main Earth sized correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Main Protective Bonds Connected

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Main Protective Bonds sized correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Earth Mat installed (if required)

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• Has a copy of the Earth Mat Certificate been issued?

  Yes

  Cert in progress

  No

• Who has cert been issued to?

• Lightning Protection Tapes and rods installed

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Has a copy of the Lightning Protection Certificate been issued?

  Yes

  Cert in progress

  No

• Who has Cert been issued to?

• Bonding Clamps tight

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Safety Electrical Connection labels fitted

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Earth Tags fitted to metal back boxes

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Cross bonding of containment

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

First Fix Containment

• Has first fix containment commenced?

  Yes

  No

• All cut metal Galvanised Sprayed

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• All unistruts have end caps

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• All bracketry fixed with a fire rated fixing

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Brackets either side of a Fire Wall must be 150mm away maximum

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Appropriate distance between brackets for all containment, maximum as per table D1, D3 & D4 of BS7671

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• All containment to have a minimum 20% spare capacity

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Secure fixing of all containment

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• All bracketry square with containment & level

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• Trunking to have no open holes

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• All external metal containment & strut Hot Dipped Galvanised

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Conduits have no more than 180deg total bends between inspection boxes or accessories

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Trunking lids are complete

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Trunking lids have sufficient number of camlocks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All back boxes installed at correct heights

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• All back boxes within fire walls to have Putty Pad installed and signed off on register

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

First Fix Wiring

• Has first fix wiring commenced?

  Yes

  No

• Cables run within correct zones in walls

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Cables sized correctly for use

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• Cable ties used throughout on ladder, basket and tray

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Metal cable ties used every 1m on ladder, basket and tray on vertical drops and escape routes. (Cat6 to be around the external side of containment, not directly on cables)

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Cables are not burned or snaged/cut insulation

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• LV & ELV circuits segregated

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Cables are not under strain round bends

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Cables are supported sufficiently in their entirety

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Cat6 Data cable Velcro tie wrapped only

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

Second Fix Accessories

• Has second fix commenced?

  Yes

  No

• All terminations tight and correct

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• All accessories free from damage

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Correct IP ratings used for outdoors & special locations

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Correct identification of cables used, including sleeving

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Mechanical isolators can be locked in the OFF position

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• All accessories installed level and tight

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

Distribution Boards/Panels

• Has switchgear installation commenced?

  Yes

  No

• All freestanding LV panels to have a built in plinth

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• All SWA's to have Critchley marker with circuit details on them both ends

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• All wall mounted DB's mounted at a suitable height & uniform throughout if more than 1

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• All DB's metal, & correct IP rating for outdoor use

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• All DB's wrapped in suitable sized Trunking with a minimum 20% spare capacity

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• All DB cable entries slotted not bushed

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• All DB's have Paxolin between trunking and DB

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• Only circuits fed from DB are in the DB, no other circuits passing through

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Correct ACB, MCCB, MCB & RCBO ratings used

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• All cables leaving terminations within DB to have circuit reference

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• All barriers present

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• No cable ties holding cables in place within DB

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• All shrouds within DB fitted

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• DB lids have no screws missing

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• DB lids lockable

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• DB/Panel blanks fitted

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Voltage Warning stickers fitted to DB's and JB's

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• SPD Installed sticker fitted

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Date of Next Inspection' sticker fitted

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• RCD 6 monthly test noticed fitted

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Electric Shock notice fitted next to DB/Panel

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• DB schedule fixed next to or on the lid of DB/Panel

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

• Rubber floor matting fitted by all LV Panles and DB's (where required)

  Select Yes Ongoing Works Works not yet started No - Major No - Minor N/A

  • Yes
  • Ongoing Works
  • Works not yet started
  • No - Major
  • No - Minor
  • N/A

Testing & Inspection

• Has testing and inspection commenced?

  Yes

  No

• Ze is within Maximum for Earthing Type

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• PFC is within Main Breaker breaking capacity

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• Zs of final circuits are within their maximum allowed

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• RCD times are less than 40ms @ 5x

  Yes

  Ongoing Works

  Works not yet started

  No

  N/A

• Have all Major issues been rectified from previous audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all Minor issues been rectified from previous audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does site team have any queries with issues raised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site team comments (if required):

NOTE: Any defects marked MAJOR must be rectified within 24hrs and evidence given. Any defects marked MINOR must be rectified before next inspection

Position

• NICEIC QS Sign

  Sign

• Supervisor Sign

  Sign

• Date

  Date