QR Site Audit

• Document No.

• Queensland Rail - Switchboard Audit

• Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by:

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

General Details

• Date:

  Date

• Site Type:

  Select Feeder Station Train Station Car Park CER, PER, SER Stabling Yard Depots Rail Corridor OHB Crossing Other

  • Feeder Station
  • Train Station
  • Car Park
  • CER, PER, SER
  • Stabling Yard
  • Depots
  • Rail Corridor
  • OHB Crossing
  • Other

• Other:

• Region / Rail Line

  Select Ferny Grove Shorncliffe Cleveland Airport Gold Coast Caboolture / Sunshine Coast Ipswitch / Rosewood Springfield Doomben Moreton Bay Other

  • Ferny Grove
  • Shorncliffe
  • Cleveland
  • Airport
  • Gold Coast
  • Caboolture / Sunshine Coast
  • Ipswitch / Rosewood
  • Springfield
  • Doomben
  • Moreton Bay
  • Other

• Other:

• Site ID / Asset No:

• Suburb:

• Site Address:

• Inspections Conducted Today:

  Select Conduits - Surface Conduits - Underground Electrical Testing Equipment and GPOs Exit Inspection Labeling Lighting - General Lighting - Towers Lighting - Tower Footings Manholes and Pits Switchboards Switchboards - Direct Earthing Switchboards - Energex Earthing Switchboards - IsoTX Earthing Trenching Wiring Installations Pit and Conduit Testing

  • Conduits - Surface
  • Conduits - Underground
  • Electrical Testing
  • Equipment and GPOs
  • Exit Inspection
  • Labeling
  • Lighting - General
  • Lighting - Towers
  • Lighting - Tower Footings
  • Manholes and Pits
  • Switchboards
  • Switchboards - Direct Earthing
  • Switchboards - Energex Earthing
  • Switchboards - IsoTX Earthing
  • Trenching
  • Wiring Installations
  • Pit and Conduit Testing

Conduits - Surface

• Add a Surface Conduit, Input the name and take a photo, trying to capture the Surface Conduit Identifier

• Add a Surface Conduit

Surface Conduit

• Name / Location

• Photo of Surface Conduit

  Media

Surface Mounted Conduits

• Type of Conduit Surface

  Select PVC Grey MD PVC White MD Metallic Other

  • PVC Grey MD
  • PVC White MD
  • Metallic
  • Other

• Add Comment

• Electrical conduits above ground level and/or accessible/Visible to the public are metal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduits are stored in a safe manner that prevents damage due to external physical forces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduits not UV rated are stored under cover to prevent solar damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduits are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Take a Photo of the Conduit

  Media

• All communication conduits installed visible and or accessible to the public and metal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduit Colours represent type of service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where 2 different types of conduit are joined they are with a proprietary mating joint (preferably threaded) or suitable Junction Box?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where it is unavoidable to have exposed PVC conduit at ground level and hat section has been constructed and installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hat section made of galvanised steel or stainless steel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hat section painted to match the surrounding surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hat section secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Saddles are made of Metal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Saddles are hot dipped Galvanised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Saddles are double sided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Saddles are spaced at maximum 400mm apart?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Screws and bolts are hot dipped galvanised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a PVC priming fluid and cement been used to join conduits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Conduits - Underground

• Add a Underground Conduit, Input the name and take a photo, trying to capture the Underground Conduit Identifier

• Add an Underground Conduit

Underground Conduit

• Name / Location

• Photo of Underground Conduit

  Media

General

• Type of Conduit Underground

  PVC Orange HD

  PVC White Comms HD

  HDPE Orange

  HDPE White/Black with white stripe

  Other

• Add Comment

• Is there no Corrugated conduit installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduit colours represent type of service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are conduits the size specified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct number of conduits installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have conduits been glued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduits are stored in a safe manner that prevents damage due to external physical forces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduits not UV rated are stored under cover to prevent solar damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduits are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Laying Conduits

• Are the conduits placed on the locations of the drawings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the conduits been glued together (included a pre pipe cleaner on both conduits)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any HDPE conduits installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any joins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they been joined using an approved mechanical joiner or welded jointing system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are conduit runs of large smooth sweeping bends?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On main cable routes do bends not have a radius of less then 50m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are joins in conduits staggered as per spec?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are conduits installed horizontally and vertically as per spec?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have spacing materials between conduits such as wood been removed as bedding materials is compacted around?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a minimum of 50mm bedding sand compacted on top of the conduits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When a buried conduit does not end in a pit has it been sealed with a fitted cap and covered in sandbags?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the end of buried conduits been identified with a star picket and labelled or marked directly on the surface and on as constructed drawings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Underground cable route marking and protection

• Have underground cable routes been marked with PVC marker tape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cable routes protected as per AS3000, less then 600mm clearance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is cable marking tape relevant to the service installed i.e. orange electrical cables and white communication cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Concrete Protection above conduits buried shallow

• Shallow conduit locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are conduits covered in concrete where required by AS 3000 due to depth of cover?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the concrete slab 100mm thick?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the slab cover the width of the trench?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Backfill

• Does the backfill complies with the requirements of the site specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the backfill under a railway, roadway, car park?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it have 4% by weight cement stabilised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the backfill been compacted as per spec?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Testing

• Have test sheets been provided for all Circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mains and Submains

• Have Test Sheets been provided for all Circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have insulation tests be carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has earth continuity been measured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are results low enough to allow circuit protection to operate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have polarity tests been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has polarity been recorded on the switchboard legend?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the phase sequence the same throughout all mains and submains?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the test results been recorded and are the records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Insulation Resistance

• Have all sub circuits been tested for insulation resistance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all sub circuits passed minimum values?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any values which may be legal but appear lower then expected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the test results been recorded and are the records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Earth Continuity

• Has earth continuity been carried out on all sub circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all circuits passed minimum values?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has any bonding been tested and passed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the main earth electrode been installed, painted and a tag attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Take Picture of Main Earth Electrode

  Media

• Has the traction earth bond been installed, painted and a tag attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Take Picture of Traction Earth Electrode

  Media

• Have equipotential bonds been installed where required i.e. wet area slabs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Take Picture of Equipotential Bonds

  Media

• Have the test results been recorded and are the records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fault Loop Impedance

Mains and Submains

• Have all mains and submains been tested for FLZ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the values comply with AS3000?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did a RCD trip during testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all mains and submains been tested for short circuit impedance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have test results been recorded (including fault currents) and are the records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subcircuits

• Have all subcircuits been tested for FLZ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the values comply with AS3000?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did a RCD trip during testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all mains and submains been tested for short circuit impedance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have test results been recorded (including fault currents) and are the records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RCDs

• Add RCD

RCD

• RCD Circuit Number

• Photo

  Media

• Has RCD been tested with the push button?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has each RCD been tested at 1x 5x 1/2 rated trip at 0 and 180 degrees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• IS the RCD type S and has it been tested to prove a non-actuating time of 180mS at rated trip current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the RCD of a voltage independent type (VI):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the test results been recorded and are the records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment and GPOs

• General Equipment

Item

• Photo of Equipment

  Media

• Name / Location:

• Type of Equipment

  Motor

  Light

  Radio

  Other

• Other

• Has the motor overload been adjusted to the Full Load Amperage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is motor direction correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment the type specified in the design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the IP rating appropriate to its location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any penetrations into the equipment compromised the IP rating of the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment Condition

  Select New Very Good Good Working Poor Broken

  • New
  • Very Good
  • Good
  • Working
  • Poor
  • Broken

• Condition Comments

• Take a Photo of the Equipment

  Media

• Is the equipment support adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the equipment been installed on a slab where required by design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the slab thickness and reinforcement as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the slab condition and finish of good quality?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Take a Picture of the Equipment

  Media

• Is there an isolation device installed for this equipment as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the isolation device rating high enough to handle full load current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the isolator lockable as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the isolator for gas hot water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it break all active conductors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has protection and guarding been installed as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment appropriate for any external influences?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Purpose Outlets (GPOs)

GPO

• Photo of GPO

  Media

• Name / Location:

• Type of Equipment

  One Plug - Weather Proof

  One Plug - Indoor

  Two Plug - Indoor

  Other

• Other

• GPO Condition

  Select New Very Good Good Working Poor Broken

  • New
  • Very Good
  • Good
  • Working
  • Poor
  • Broken

• Condition Comments

• Take a Photo of the GPO

  Media

• Is the GPO labelled as per the Design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the GPO the type specified in the design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the IP rating appropriate to its location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any penetrations into the GPO compromised the IP rating of the GPO?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the GPO circuit protected by a RCD?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the GPO rated to any expected load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the GPO in a Public Area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is GPO lockable or installed in an enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this GPO installed outside of restricted locations? e.g s damp areas?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is this GPO installed outside of hazardous areas? e.g. near Gas cylinders?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Exit Inspection

• Have all lights been installed as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the powerpoints installed as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment installed as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hat sections installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the general quality of the job neat and finished?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pit/man hole covers installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are as constructed plans and drawings relevant to the electrical system available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lighting controls working as designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all circuits operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Labeling

• Add a Label, Input the Details and take a photo, trying to capture the Labels identifier

• Add Label

Labeling

• Name / Location

• Photo of Label

  Media

• Are cable routes identified on pit lids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cable routes identified every 50m and where cables change direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the markers identify the cable route and distance to the cable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all multi-core and trefoil groups tagged at each end and crowded intermediate points with tags around each cable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Labeling is adequate for all power points and light switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Labeling for light equipment follows QR nomenclature?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all switchboards labled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment labled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manholes and Pit covers

• Manholes and Pit covers are legibly and permanently labelled to show the type of service (Electrical, Signals, Telecommunications or PA)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pits that have shared electrical service labelled SHARED ELECTRICAL?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all labels upper case, Arial font, have a minimum height of 20mm and be proportioned to suit the height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the concrete covers have the appropriate text stamped into the casting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do galvanised steel/cast iron covers have an aluminium plate at 1mm thick, stuck to the cover with a minimum 4 aluminium pop rivets (dome head) and have the text stamped or engraved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For station lockable lids are the letters approximately 20mm from the lockable lid access screw in line with the centre of the plate and orientated top to the centre plate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the pit lids non slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting - General

• Add a General Lighting, Input the Details and take a photo, trying to capture the General lightings identifier

• Add a General Lighting

Lighting - General

• Name / Location

• Light Number

• Photo of General Lighting

  Media

• Lamps that generate heat are seperated from flammable materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fluorescent Lights

• Are the lights installed in the correct locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fluorescent light numbers or locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights square with each other and other relevant edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the tubes the same colour?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the colour the type specified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights they type specified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights clean and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency lights

• Emergency light numbers or locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights installed in the correct locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights the type specified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a test switch been installed or facilities installed for remote testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lights stanilite RF nexus?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reassurance lights

• Emergency light numbers or locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights installed in the correct locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights the type specified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other lights

• Recessed lights and their control gear are installed to prevent excessive temperature rise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roofs that have recessed lights have a warning sign at the access points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting - Towers

• Add a Lighting Tower, Input the Details and take a photo, trying to capture the lighting tower's identifier

• Add a Lighting Tower

Lighting - Towers

• Name / Location

• Tower Light Number

• Photo of Lighting Tower

  Media

• Are the tower lights the type specified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the towers of tilt construction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the towers tilt into an obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the towers maintain clearances to the overhead HV system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the towers vertical and square?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the towers minimum 2.3m to the overhead HV system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the towers feel of a sturdy design and installation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights clean and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights of the type specified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the towers installed as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the conduit entries sealed to prevent water and vermin entry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are isolation devices installed on equipment tray where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting - Tower Footings

• Add a Tower Footing Light, Input the name and take a photo, trying to capture the Identifier

• Add a Lighting - Tower Footing

Lighting - Tower Footing

• Name / Location

• Photo of Lighting - Tower Footing

  Media

• Tower light numbers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the footings installed to the size and depth specified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the footings located as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the cage installed the correct type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the conduit installed in the footing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manholes and Pits

• Add a Manhole or a Pit, Input the name and take a photo, trying to capture the Manhole / Pit's Identrifier

• Add Manhole / Pit

Manhole / Pit

• Name / Location:

• Photo of Manhole / Pit

  Media

• Has the Pit been installed at the location as specified on the most current plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Pit been installed square to any adjacent fence, railway track or station platform face with the lid opening away from the railway track?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pit foundations have been made by sacrificing 150mm under the pit and compacted as per specifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the pit have drainage install?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Before backfilling around a pit or manhole has the inside been propped to prevent cave ins or warping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do conduit entries (knock outs) not in use face the railway track as spaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pit not installed in station platforms and car parks horizontal and set 50mm above finished ground level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there 400mm of selected back fill surrounding the pit, compacted and tapered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pit and manhole installed in station platforms and car parks flush with the finished surface level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manhole / Pit fitted with a cover capable of withstanding the load applicable to the class nominated on the draws or specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Full clear access to the pit as been maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The cover frame is permanently attached to the top (multipart covers acceptable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The cover is at the same level of the surrounding ground unless shown otherwise in the drawings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If specified otherwise what is the height difference to the surrounding ground level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Covers can be opened comfortably by one person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Covers have been fitted with a mechanism for attachment of a mechanical lifting device?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pit deeper then 1200mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pit installed with a ladder as required by clause?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps are parallel to the wall of the man hole or pit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps have a minimum clearance of 200mm for the centre rung to wall of the pit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cable and conduit entry's are incorporate through the walls to meet cable/conduit route requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduits installed into the pit or manhole have an appropriately coloured bell mouth fitting installed as close to the pit wall as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no are conduits installed into the pit maximum 30mm(+-10mm) with smooth chamfered, non sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bell mouths and conduit entries sealed to the pit or manhole with an epoxy mortar compatible with the conduit and the pit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gaps around bell mouth ends filled and smoothed out with epoxy mortar?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Concrete on exposed walls is smooth with no sharp protrusions to prevent injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Polyethylene pits have a concrete surround in areas where they may be subject to deformation DRSL 3.3?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pit and Conduit Testing

• Add a Conduit, Input the name and take a photo, trying to capture the Conduits Identifier

• Add Conduit

Conduit

• Name / Location

• Photo of Conduit

  Media

Pits and Manholes

• Have the pits and manholes been cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the grouting been finished?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has sharp edges been removed within the pit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have conduits been bevelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mandrel Testing

• Has a mandrel of 240mm long and 95% nominal diameter of the conduit been used for the test?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the mandrel pass freely in both directions of the conduits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• After testing, were the main cable route conduits sealed effectively with polystyrene plug/bung?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Draw Ropes

• Have draw ropes have been installed in all conduits between each manhole and cable pit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are draw ropes a suitable type (non stretch, min 3 strands, moisture resistant, polypropylene) for pulling cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do draw ropes extend at least 1.5m into each pit, and are secured to prevent being pulled or washed back into conduits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the joins in draw ropes the same strength as the rope, and do not appreciable increase the size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have draw ropes been installed after mandrel testing where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Switchboards

• Add a Switchboard, Input the Details and take a photo of the Switchboard

• Add Switchboard

Switchboards

• Switchboard Number

• Plant ID Number

• Location Details

• Fed From

• Other Supplies

• Clear Access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchboard Brand

  J & P Richardson

  Other

• Other

• Earthing System

• General Comments

• Photo of Switchboard

  Media

General Conditions

• Is the switchboard energised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has protection against exposed live parts been maintained i.e insulation and enclosures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard anchored in position and/or supports in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the switchboard maintain minimum clearances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the switchboard been installed not in a restricted area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the doors free and open to 100 degrees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard anchored in position and/or supports in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard free from rust and damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard generally clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the neutral and earth bar accessible and free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Isolation links and active links installed as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the identifcation and labelling of equipment been installed ie bus insulation, markings, wireing tags , MEN, traction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spare poles covered with pole fillers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the board exposed to the weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the board rated to IP56?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the water proofing free from damage and age?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entries sealed to prevent ingress from water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the switchboard latches operate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the lock system work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all indicators and meters work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs of vermin inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any conditions in this board that would create a higher then normal danger to maintenance staff or the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is arc fault protection as per specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are isolation devices such as main switch's as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the integrity of the switchboard been compromised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Busbar / Chassis

• Does the busbar / chassis insulation show signs of stress and/or cracking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the busbar clear from other arcing hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

New Switchboards

• Is the switchboard mounted in an external location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard rated IP56?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Made from stainless or powder coated aluminium?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the switchboard maintain minimum clearances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard in a restricted location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard used to feed public service areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can it be accessed 24hours a day by maintenance staff without entering station staff only areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard located internally or in a water proof cupboard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard rated to at least IP54 and made from powder coated mild steel or better?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the doors and metering panels secured with a 3 point latching system keyed with a QR B2 key?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard is in a public area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the handles and lock semi flushed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the handles locked via a padlock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard fitted with a main isolator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The main switch/isolator and other controls are not to be interlocked with the door/escutcheon to restricted access to busbar and chassis when energised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In a chassis style board is there a neutral and earth bar on both sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the chassis CB poles be isolated individually as per?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the board have a minimum width of 800mm for 24poles + and 600mm for boards less then 24?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Main switchboards require primary surge protection and secondary on sensitive equipment. Does this board comply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the board 50% spare poles for boards less then 36poles and 30% for boards greater then 36 poles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the switchboard pole number match the circuit neutral and earth bar numbers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does all equipment in public areas and lighting have 30mA RCD protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are car parks supplied off station supply and sub metered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all internal cables including earth identified with a cable sleeve linked to the appropriate circuit number?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the top switchboard free from penetrations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the switchboard have a typed laminated legend that includes all details from?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any new CER DB requires facilities to connect a temp generator i.e. inlet and change over switch) Does this board comply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Legend

• Does the switchboard have a legend?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the legend identify all circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the legend accurate and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are circuits that supply emergency lights labeld as per requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the legend identify neutral numbers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Circuit breakers, RCDs and RCBOs

• Are the correct CB rating installed as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct CB KA rating installed as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have RCDs been installed on the correct circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the CB suit the board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the CBs all toggle on and off in in the same orientation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are CBs and RCDs set up to allow discrimination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the CBs the brand specified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Wiring systems

• Are cable looms neat and supported where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables protected and entry/exit points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables damaged in anyway?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are correct colours used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disconnected cables and covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disconnected cables and identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables free from sharp objects and corners?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables sized as per spec inc mains?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the main neutral been identified and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the supplied/main earth been identified and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Switchboard - Direct Earthing

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Switchboard - Direct Earthing

• Location

• Fed From

• Other Supplies

• Clear Access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchboard Brand

  J & P Richardson

  Other

• Other

• General Comments

• Photo of Switchboard Earthing with RCD System

  Media

• Is there no connection between the Energex earth system and the direct earth system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the earth not bonded to the neutral (no MEN)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the main/supplied earth identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the earth stake and clamp in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tail to the earth in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the traction bond identified and connected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the traction bond the size specified and no smaller then 16mm Cu?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the traction bond point locations identified at the board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a S type RCD with 300mA-500mA rating feeding this board or an upstream board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the RCD of a voltage independent type (VI)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard labelled to indicate the it has a direct earthing system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Switchboard - Energex Earthing

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Switchboard - Energex Earthing

• Location

• Fed From

• Other Supplies

• Clear Access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchboard Brand

  J & P Richardson

  Other

• Other

• General Comments

• Photo of Switchboard earthing Energex system

  Media

• Is the switchboard outside of the traction earthing zone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the main/supplied earth identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tail to the earth clamp in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the earth stake and clamp in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the tail to the earth stake been sprayed with Zinc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MEN installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the earth bar secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is he earth bar accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard earthed where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Switchboard - IsoTX Earthing

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Switchboard - IsoTX Earthing

• Location

• Fed From

• Other Supplies

• Clear Access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchboard Brand

  J & P Richardson

  Other

• Other

• General Comments

• Photo of Switchboard Earthing traction IsoTx system

  Media

• Has the MEN connection been installed in the switchboard supplied off the secondary of the transformer? (Note the MEN must not be installed at the terminal block inside the transformer)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the TX installed within the traction zone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the supply protected with an S type RCD?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What class is the TX

  Class I

  Class II

  Other

• Add Comment

• Is the RCD of a trip rating not exceeding 500mA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TX been tested 1000v phase to earth and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the RCD voltage independent type (VI)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TX been installed more then 2.5m away from any other different earthing system or insulated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TX been installed as per the plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TX been earthed as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the earth stake been installed as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are earth cables the correct size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Trenching

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Trench

• Name / Location

• Photo of Trench

  Media

Trenching

• When the trench alignment is nominated on the drawings are the trenches within 100mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the trenches alignments allow for pits to be no closer then 1400mm to the outside edge of the platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the trench depths allow the minimum covers from the conduits as shown on the drawing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the conduits expected to be covered with concrete as per AS3000 and QR specs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the shallow trenches have location markers on appropriate pit lids wording WARNING SHALLOW CABLE DEPTH

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the trench widths allow 50mm clearance between conduits and trench walls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is shoring of the trench required as per?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Shoring been installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has trenching been done in an existing paved surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the surface been pre cut to minimise reinstatement work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is excavated material places well clear to prevent material falling back into the trench?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any trenches on station platforms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who has been communicated with about the work (i.e. station staff, inspectors)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work area acceptably barricaded off to the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are unattended trenches bordered over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work being done outside peak hours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During darkness are barricaded areas provided with an acceptable level of lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work being done, backfilled and concreted without delay to avoid inconvenience to the public and staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the trench length being kept to a minimum, generally 1 conduit length or 5m where practicable in public areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bedding

• Does the bottom of the trench have a minimum 50mm of suitable compacted bedding material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is bedding material free flowing gravel, loam, sand or a mixture there of free from sharp angular stones, soluble salts, organic matter and other deleterious matter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Wiring Installations

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Wiring Installations

• Name / Location

• Photo of Wiring Installation

  Media

• Cable sizes are to design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are of correct type of insulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are segregated from other services such as gas and comms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are protected from external influences such as UV and mechanical damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables in conduits more then 2m have adequate support for the weight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are the correct colour (p40)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enclosures and J-boxes are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Joins in J-boxes are suitably terminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any joins been made in newly installed cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

In tray or ladder

• Cables appear undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are installed neatly in tray or ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are cable tied at suitable intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cable ties are generally cut cleanly and short to prevent injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are protected from sharp edges where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are not excessively bunched?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Single 3phase cables are layed in trefoil style?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tray or ladder is not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any joins been made in newly installed cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

In Roofs

• Cables appear to be undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are clipped or supported where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are not run over the top of trusses except within 600mm of the edges of the roof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are installed in a neat manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LV cables are segregated from communication cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are protected from sharp edges where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are not run close to sources of excessive heat that may cause damage or a fire risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are run in a matter that will not cause excessive de-rating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Joins in cables are made in a jbox?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are clipped near manholes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any joins been made in newly installed cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Miscellaneous Observations

• Observations

  Yes

  No

  N/A