Electrical Wiring Inspection Checklist

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General Requirements & Documentation

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Review of permits, plans, and general compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Permit Number

Project Description

Inspection Date

Code Compliance Standard

Approved Electrical Plans

Square Footage of Building

Type of Occupancy

Notes/Comments on Documentation Review

Main Service Entrance

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Inspection of the service entrance conductors, meter base, service disconnect, and grounding system.

Service Voltage (e.g., 120/240V)

Service Capacity (Amps)

Meter Base Condition

Service Disconnect Labeling (Amps & Voltage)

Service Entrance Conductor Type

Grounding Electrode Size (if applicable)

Any observed issues or comments regarding the service entrance?

Bonding Condition

Panelboards & Overcurrent Protection

3 of 10

Evaluation of panelboard labeling, circuit breakers/fuses, and overcurrent protection devices.

Panelboard Voltage Rating (V)

Panelboard Location (Indoor/Outdoor)

Number of Circuit Breakers Installed

Panelboard Labeling (Select all that apply)

Circuit Breaker Type (Select One)

Circuit Breaker Ampacity (A)

Any Visible Damage or Corrosion?

Panelboard is Properly Secured?

Branch Circuits & Wiring Methods

4 of 10

Assessment of branch circuit wiring, conduit fill, cable supports, and proper wiring methods (e.g., NM, MC, EMT).

Conduit Fill Percentage:

Wiring Method Verification (Select all that apply):

If 'Other' wiring method selected above, please specify:

Number of Branch Circuits Identified:

Wiring Secured Appropriately?

Photograph of Conduit Installation (if needed)

Wire Gauge (e.g., 12 AWG) Verification - All Circuits:

Proper Wire Type Used?

Grounding & Bonding

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Verification of grounding electrode system, grounding conductors, bonding jumpers, and equipment grounding.

Type of Grounding Electrode System?

Ground Rod Depth (inches)

Ground Wire Size (AWG)

Description of Bonding Jumpers (size, material, location)

Bonding of Exposed Metallic Piping?

Resistance to Ground (Ohms)

Notes on Grounding System

Receptacles & Switches

6 of 10

Inspection of receptacle wiring, grounding, tamper resistance, and switch functionality.

Receptacle Grounding Status

Receptacle Tamper Resistance

Receptacle Voltage (V)

Switch Functionality

Switch Wiring Observations

Receptacle Type

Receptacle/Switch Notes

Lighting Fixtures

7 of 10

Assessment of lighting fixture installation, proper grounding, and compliance with code requirements.

Fixture Type (e.g., LED, Fluorescent)

Number of Fixtures Inspected

Fixture Securely Mounted?

Proper Grounding Connection?

Notes on Wiring (e.g., cable type, connection quality)

Appropriate Wattage Rating?

Upload Photo of Fixture Installation (if issues found)

Special Equipment (HVAC, Water Heaters, etc.)

8 of 10

Review of electrical connections to appliances, equipment, and other specialized systems.

Water Heater Disconnect Location

Water Heater Voltage (V)

HVA/C Unit Proper Grounding?

Detailed Observations regarding HVAC wiring

Dedicated Circuit for Water Heater?

Attach Photo of Equipment Connection

Amperage Rating of Dedicated Circuit (A)

GFCI Protection for Water Heater?

Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

9 of 10

Verification of proper installation, functionality, and compliance with local codes for fire safety devices.

Smoke Detector Location - Living Room

Carbon Monoxide Detector Location - Near Bedrooms

Smoke Detector Power Source

Number of Smoke Detectors Installed

Smoke Detector Interconnection

Notes/Comments on Smoke/CO Detector Installation

CO Detector Tested and Working?

Date of Last CO Detector Test (if applicable)

Final Sign-Off & Remediation

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Documentation of inspection findings, required corrections, and final sign-off upon completion of remediation.

Date of Final Inspection

Time of Final Inspection

Summary of Findings & Required Corrections (Detailed)

Were all previously identified deficiencies corrected?

Number of Open/Uncorrected Items

Description of any remaining deficiencies (if applicable)

Inspector's Recommendation:

Inspector's Signature

Inspector's Printed Name

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