Title Page

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Subcontractor Company

  • Engineer Name

  • Site address
  • Please provide the full OES reference (i.e OCTO/00012345)

  • MPAN

  • Engineer competency certificate present

  • What is the expiry date

  • Please take a picture of the certificate

  • Contact engineers manager for further information and then contact compliance for instruction on how to proceed

Doorstep Protocol

  • Did the engineer arrive at the appointed time?

  • What time did the engineer arrive?

  • Did the engineer call ahead and inform the customer of the late arrival?

  • CAT 3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Was the engineer suitably attired?

  • Does the engineer have the appropriate attire on their vehicle?

  • CAT 1 E12 Appropriate PPE not worn

  • CAT 2 EX2 Miscellaneous - supporting notes required

  • Did the engineer identify themselves and advise on the role of any other attendees?

  • CAT 3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the engineer show their ID card?

  • CAT 3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the engineer explain the purpose of the visit?

  • CAT 3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the engineer explain to the customer a site inspection would be performed prior to work proceeding?

  • CAT 3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the engineer advise the customer the supplier they are working on behalf of?

  • CAT 3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Where more than one engineer (persons) attended site, did the engineer notify the customer how many representatives would be attending in advance of the site visit?

  • CAT 3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Is the customer a resident in sheltered accommodation?

  • Did the engineer gain approval from the warden/person in authority before approaching the resident?

  • CAT 3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the engineer apply COVID protocol?

  • CAT1

Technical Inspection

  • Please indicate installation type?

  • Meter location

  • Has the engineer visually inspected the meter position for hazards/risks?

  • CAT1

  • Has engineer confirmed the meter details match job notes?

  • CAT2 E33 Data incorrectly submitted

  • Did the engineer inspect the cut-out and metering equipment for signs of distress and/or tampering?

  • CAT1 E10 Risk assessment not adequate - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer correctly identified any service termination issues (cut-out)?

  • CAT1 E8 DNO A code not applied correctly or actioned; CAT2 DNO B code not applied correctly or actioned; CAT3 DNO C code not applied correctly or actioned

  • Can the installation safely continue?

  • Continue inspection

Testing and Isolation

  • Did the engineer prove not live on extraneous metal work, exposed cabling/conductors and cut-out casing?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer used a plug-in tester at an appropriate socket?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Please provide details

  • Has a flick test on three phase equipment been performed?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer advised the customer to switch off electrical appliances and sensitive equipment?

  • Failed to instruct and not picked up on prompt - CAT1 E7 Engineer worked out of scope/Engineer not applying competence

  • CAT3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Has the engineer isolated the mains correctly (CCU/PV etc)?

  • CAT1

  • Has the engineer confirmed polarity at the metering equipment?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer confirmed supply at the metering equipment?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer confirmed phase rotation at the metering equipment?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer correctly and safely withdrawn the cut-out fuse/s?

  • CAT1

  • Has the engineer confirmed polarity at the cut-out?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer confirmed supply at the cut-out?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer confirmed phase rotation at the cut-out?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer applied the appropriate shrouding?

  • CAT1 E13 Shrouding not applied correctly

  • Did the engineer apply the appropriate PPE during testing and isolation?

  • CAT1

  • What is the earthing system?

  • Can the engineer correctly identify the earthing system?

  • CAT1 E7 Engineer worked out of scope/Engineer not applying competence

  • Has the engineer correctly identified any service termination issues (cut-out)?

  • CAT1 E8 DNO A code not applied correctly or actioned; CAT2 DNO B code not applied correctly or actioned; CAT3 DNO C code not applied correctly or actioned

  • Can the installation safely continue?

  • Continue inspection

Exchange processes

  • Has the engineer proved all terminations 'not live' before removing cabling?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer checked the rating and condition of the main fuse/s?

  • CAT2 E31 Fuse rating/cable size not adequate

  • Is the cable sizing suitable for the installation?

  • CAT2 E31 Fuse rating/cable size not adequate

  • Has the metering equipment been suitably and safely installed?

  • CAT1

  • CAT2

  • CAT3

  • Has the cabling been adequately installed?

  • CAT1

  • CAT2

  • CAT3

  • Are all terminals tight?

  • Dependent on rotation:

  • CAT1 E4 Loose terminations- greater than 360° rotation on any termination

  • CAT2 E30 Terminations not adequately tightened- rotation on any terminal screw between 180° and 360° (half turn)

  • Has the engineer marked all cables as per COP?

  • CAT2 E29 Polarity markings and/or indicators incorrect/tails not marked

  • Did the engineer apply the appropriate PPE during the installation?

  • CAT1

Testing and Energisation

  • Has the engineer confirmed polarity at the cut-out?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer confirmed supply at the cut-out?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer confirmed phase rotation at the cut-out?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer correctly and safely re-inserted the cut-out fuse/s?

  • CAT1

  • Has the engineer confirmed polarity at the metering equipment?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer confirmed supply at the metering equipment?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer confirmed phase rotation at the metering equipment?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer switched the mains back on correctly (CCU/PV etc)?

  • CAT1

  • Has the engineer used a plug-in tester at an appropriate socket?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has a flick test on three phase equipment been performed?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Did the engineer apply the appropriate PPE during testing and energisation?

  • CAT1

  • Has the engineer correctly identified any service termination issues (cut-out)?

  • CAT1 E8 DNO A code not applied correctly or actioned; CAT2 DNO B code not applied correctly or actioned; CAT3 DNO C code not applied correctly or actioned

  • Did the engineer prove not live on extraneous metal work?

  • CAT1 E11 Testing not conducted correctly - PRE and/or POST metering works

Customer focus

  • Did the engineer complete the installation with the customer, carer or responsible person present?

  • CAT3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the engineer experience issues communicating with the customer?

  • Did the engineer follow the correct process to address the communication issue?

  • CAT3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the engineer identify any specific requirements to support the customer?

  • Did the engineer follow the correct process to provide the correct support?

  • CAT3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the comms hub/meter require relocating/reconfiguring?

  • Did the engineer advise the customer and gain permission to perform the required works?

  • CAT3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the engineer correctly commission the meter?

  • CAT3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the engineer demonstrate how to use the metering equipment?

  • CAT3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Where supply was impacted and the customer had specific needs (vulnerability/medical needs etc). Did the engineer use reasonable endeavours to minimise the impact?

  • CAT3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • New Meter Serial Number

Completion processes

  • Did the engineer inspect the customer's installation for signs of distress, faults and condition?

  • CAT1 E10 Risk assessment not adequate - PRE and/or POST metering works

  • Has the engineer correctly identified any issues with the customer's installation?

  • CAT1

  • CAT2

  • CAT3

  • Has the engineer left a warning notice with the customer?

  • CAT3 E45 Metering installation notices and labelling incomplete/not applied

  • Has the engineer correctly sealed the installation?

  • One or more points not sealed - CAT2 E27 Available sealing point/s not sealed

  • One or more seals mis-crimped or illegible - CAT3 E40 Seal/s not legible

  • Please provide the engineers sealing plier number including identifier letters. (i.e. MOM 001)

  • Has the engineer applied the correct labelling to the installation?

  • CAT3 E45 Metering installation notices and labelling incomplete/not applied

  • Has the engineer left the appropriate paperwork/leaflets with the customer?

  • CAT3 E45 Metering installation notices and labelling incomplete/not applied

  • Has all company waste been removed?

  • CAT3 E42 Company waste left on site

  • If the installation was incomplete has the site been left in a safe state?

  • CAT1

  • Where the engineer identified a fault with the installation/metering equipment, did they notify the customer and inform them of the appropriate next steps?

  • CAT3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the customer/responsible person raise a complaint during the site visit?

  • Did the engineer deal with the complaint appropriately and direct the customer to the supplier where necessary?

  • CAT3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the engineer provide guidance on energy efficiency and or dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning?

  • CAT3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Did the engineer direct the customer to where energy efficiency guidance can be found?

  • CAT3 E44 SMICoP/door step protocol not applied appropriately

  • Has handheld been completed correctly?

  • CAT2 E33 Data incorrectly submitted

  • CAT3 E47 Handheld unit incorrectly used

  • Has the engineer taken the required photographs?

  • CAT3 E46 Photographs missing or inadequate

  • Did the engineer leave the site as found?

  • Provide details

Audit Review

  • Audit outcome

  • CAT1 issue/s identified?

  • EC1.PNG
  • Select all that apply (include any selected earlier)

  • CAT2 issue/s identified?

  • EC2.PNG
  • Select all that apply (include any selected earlier)

  • CAT3 issue/s identified

  • EC3.PNG
  • Select all that apply (include any selected earlier)

  • Please provide details of all audit non-conformances

  • Have you provided any coaching during the site visit?

  • Please provide details of the coaching provided

  • Please provide any good feedback observed during the site visit

  • Signed by Engineer

  • Signed by Auditor

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