Electrical Wiring Inspection Checklist
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General Requirements & Documentation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.)
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
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
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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