According to the PEC, there are different examination for electrical inspection and equipment to consider, these are
the
following:
• Suitability for the installations
CHECKLIST 3-2: Boxes and Conduit Bodies
•Item Inspection Activity NEC Reference Comment
1 Identify wet and damp locations and the suitability 314.15 during rainy weather, ceiling where the lighting
of boxes and fittings outlet located become wet.
2 Check boxes and conduit bodies for adequate space 314.16 Conductors of every ceiling fan installed are
for conductor. open which indicated that boxes are full and
can’t accommodate the conductors.
3 Verify that boxes and conduit bodies for conductor 314.28
4 AWG and larger are adequately sized.
4 Verify that raceway and cables are secured to boxes 314.17 (B) and (C) Some boxes are damages and become open
especially for lighting outlet. Additionally, the
inspector suspected that other lighting outlet
are hang by its conductor.
5 Check for closure of unused openings other than 314.17 (A),110.12(A) Not applicable
those permitted as part of the design of listed
equipment
CHECKLIST 3-2: Cabinets and Cut-out Boxes
•Item Inspection Activity NEC Reference Comment
1 Verify that cabinets or cutout boxes are suitable and 312.2 Not Applicable
properly installed in any wet or damp locations
2 Verify that cabinets in walls do not have excessive 312.3,312.4 Not Applicable
gaps at the edges and are flush with the finished
surface or, if surfaces are noncombustible, within ¼
in.(6mm) of the finished surface.
3 Check for closure of conductor openings, 312.5 (A) Not Applicable
4 Verify that cables are secured to cabinets and 312.5 (C) Not Applicable
cutout boxes or that the conditions for cables with
nonmetallic sheaths are met.
5 Check wiring and bending space in cabinets and 312.6 Not Applicable
cutout boxes.
6 Check cabinets and cutouts boxes for adequate 312.7,312.8 Not Applicable
space for conductors and for splices and taps where
they exist.
• Mechanical strength and durability
CHECKLIST 8-1: Class I Locations
•Item Inspection Activity NEC Reference Comment
1 Confirm the classification of areas, including class, 500.4( A),500.5,500.6 Not Applicable
division or zone and group.
2 Verify the suitability of the wiring methods being 501.10 Not Applicable
used
3 Verify the seals are located as required, properly 501.15 Not Applicable
installed and sealed.
4 Check materials used for flexible connections, such 501.10(A)(2) Not Applicable
as explosion proof flex and flexible cords, for 501.10(B)(2)
suitability. 501.140
5 Check flexible cord connectors and receptacles for 501.140 Not applicable
suitability. 501.145
6 Verify that equipment temperature markings are 500.8(B) and (C) Not applicable
not greater than the ignition temperature of the
gases or vapors involved.
• Wire bending and connection space
CHECKLIST 3-1: General Wiring Method
•Item Inspection Activity NEC Reference Comment
1 Identify the wiring methods in use and verify their Various chapter 3 Wiring method are suitable for the occupancy.
suitability for occupancy and conditions. articles
2 Verify that all conductors of a circuit are grouped 300.3 (B),210.4(D) Conductors are grouped together accordance
together. and 404.2(C) to its location.
3 Check insulation values where conductors of 300.3( C )(1) and (2) Properly insulated.
different systems share common enclosures.
4 Check wiring methods for spacing from edges of 300.4 (A),(B),(D),€, Safe from damages from screws and nails.
framing and for protection from nails and screws. and (F)
5 Check for insulating bushings or grommets where 300.4(B)(1) and (G) Not applicable
NM cable is installed through metal studs or where
insulated conductors 4 AWG or larger enter
enclosures.
6 Check cover, fill, protection and allowance for 300.5 and Table 300.5 Properly ground and installed
ground movement on underground conductors and
raceways.
7 Verify that electrical raceways and cable trays are 300.8 Electrical raceways and cables are used only
used exclusively for electrical conductors. for electrical conductors.
8 Check for continuity and completeness in metal 300.10 Not applicable.
raceways and enclosures.
9 Verify that wiring methods are securely fastened in 300.11 and applicable Inspector suspected that some lighting outlet
place, supported independently of suspended Chapter 3 articles(s) are hang by its conductor due to not securely
ceilings, and not used as supports. fastened. Additionally, some ceiling are
damages which makes the electrical conductor
connected to it become a support to prevent
the ceiling from falling.
10 Check for continuity of grounded conductors in 300.13(B) Not applicable
multi wire branch circuits.
11 Check for adequate length of free conductors in 300.14 Appropriate free conductors are verified.
boxes.
12 Verify that boxes are installed at junction, splice, 300.15 Junctions, splices, outlet, switches and pull
outlet, switch and pull points. points are installed at boxes.
13 Check conductor fill in raceways. 300.17 Conductors are filled at raceways.
14 Verify that raceway systems are complete prior to 300.18(A) Raceways system are suspected complete.
installation of conductors.
15 Check vertical raceways for adequate conductor 300.19 Not applicable
supports.
16 Verify that fire ratings have been restored at 300.21 Not applicable
electrical penetrations.
17 Check installations of wiring in duct, plenums, and 300.22 Not applicable
other air-handling spaces for proper methods and
materials.
18 Verify that access to equipment behind removable 300.23 Not applicable
panels is not compromised by cables, raceways, or
equipment.
CHECKLIST 3-4 : Switches and Receptacles
•Item Inspection Activity NEC Reference Comment
1 Verify that all switching is done in the ungrounded 404.2 It is verified that switching is done in the
conductors. ungrounded conductors.
2 Verify that any switches in wet locations are 404.4 Not applicable
properly installed in weatherproof enclosures.
3 Verify that switches are located not over 6 ft 7in(2.0 404.8(A) Switches are placed accessible.
m) high and that they can be operated from readily 240.24(A)
accessible places unless otherwise permitted.
4 Verify that the voltage between adjacent grouped 404.8(B) and ( C ) Electromotive force are not exceeding 300
or ganged devices is not over 300 volts or that volts.
barrier are installed.
5 Verify that metal switches boxes, switches, and any 404.9 (B) ,404.12 Not applicable
metal faceplates are grounded.
• Heating effects produced by the equipment under normal and abnormal conditions
CHECKLIST 8-2: Class II Locations
•Item Inspection Activity NEC Reference Comment
1 Confirm the classification of areas, including class, 500.4 (A), 500.5, Properly classified.
division, and group. 500.6
2 Verify the suitability of the wiring methods being 502.10 wiring methods are verified suitable.
used.
3 Verify that seals are located where required, 502.15 Seals are properly installed
properly installed, and sealed, unless raceway
arrangements preclude the requirement for seals.
4 Verify that equipment temperature markings are 500.8 (B) Not applicable
not greater than the ignition temperature of the 500.8 ( C
dusts involved. )(3),500.8(D)(2), 505.5
5 Check materials used for flexible connections, 502.10 (A)(2) and Not applicable
including flexible cords, for suitability. (B)(2), 502.130 (A)(3)
and (B)(4),502.140
6 Check flexible cord connectors and receptacles for 502.140, 502.145 Not applicable
suitability
7 Check equipment such as motors, transformers, 502.5, 502.100 Equipment and Appliances have proper
over-current devices, switches and controllers, through 502.135 enclosures.
luminaires, heaters, and appliances for proper
ratings and enclosures.
• Classification by type, size, voltage, current capacity and specific use.
CHECKLIST4-3 : Branch Circuits
•Item Inspection Activity NEC Reference Comment
1 Verify that wiring methods used are appropriate for NEC chapter 3 Verified appropriate accordance to the
the conditions and occupancy conditions of the area and its occupancy
classification.
2 Check panel-boards for proper over-current 408.36 through Panel boards have proper over-current
protection. 408.40 protection.
3 Check individual and multi outlet branch circuits for 210.3 Properly rated.
proper ratings.
4 Check conductors and over-current protection for 210.19 , 210.20, Conductors are installed properly according to
consideration of continuous and non-continuous Article 220, 310.15 loads it handle.
loads, multi outlet loads, and minimum ampacity
size.
5 Check branch circuits supplying receptacles and 210.21, 210.24 Supplying loads of branch circuit
other outlet devices for permitted ratings of circuits accommodated according to its permitted
and receptacles. ratings of loads.
6 Verify that branch- circuit loads do not exceed 201.22, 210.23, Branch circuit loads are not exceeding
maximum permitted loads. 220.10 through according to its ability.
220.14, 220.18
CHECKLIST 5-1 : Service Grounding and Bonding
•Item Inspection Activity NEC Reference Comment
1 Determine what grounding electrodes are present 250.50, 250.52 (A)(1) Limited access
on the premises. through (7)
2 Determine which other electrodes are required or 250.52 (A)(4) through Limited access
used. (8)
3 Verify that the grounding electrode conductor or 250.66, 250.64 (F), Limited access
conductors and bonding jumpers are properly sized. 250.53 ( C )
4 Verify that the grounding electrode conductors are 250.64 (A) and (B) Limited access
protected and secured.
5 Verify that the grounding electrode conductor 250.64 ( E) Limited access
enclosures are properly bonded.
GENERAL SAFETY CHECKLIST
•Item Basic Hazard Analysis Comment
1 Does the inspection task involve exposed energized conductors Ceiling fans conductors are exposed and energized for
or circuit parts? every classrooms.
2 Can the risk of exposure to electrical hazards be justified? Most of the exposed electrical conductors are properly
insulated.
3 What is the voltage of the equipment that requires inspection? 240 Volts
4 Where are the approach boundaries for shock protection? Limited access
5 Will the inspection involve crossing any of the approach Limited access
boundaries?
6 Has an incident energy analysis been performed for the Limited access
equipment?
7 Are the available short-circuit current and clearing times known? Limited access
School or Location (block/campus/room):
Person/s completing the checklist: Date:
Fire Safety and Emergency Response Action if Required ( / if no action)
Safety rules and evacuation routes are prominently /
displayed.
The area has an audible evacuation alarm. /
Doorways, walkways and evaluation exits are kept clear /
and at least 600 mm wide.
External exit doors can be opened from the inside /
without a key and emergency fire exits are signed.
Fire control equipment is easily accessible, signed, /
regularly tested and of the appropriate type.
Management Procedure Action if Required ( / if no action)
Safe operating procedures are displayed with all /
potentially hazardous equipment.
Required personnel protective equipment is available and /
in good condition.
Rooms Action if Required ( / if no action)
The room is clean and tidy. Need to be clean daily.
There is sufficient space for each person to work safely. /
Floor surfaces are maintained in a safe condition and are /
they suitable for the type of activities being conducted.
Walls and ceilings are safe and in good condition. Walls are cracked and ceilings are damages and some
part of it can fall someone. Ceilings and roofs need to be
fix.
Steps/stairs/ramps are in a safe condition with non-slip /
surface, and secure handrails where needed.
Doors, windows, locks, and latches are in good condition /
and in working order.
Guarding (mesh) is fitted or signage in place for any Needs to have signage for roof areas that are near to fall
fragile roof area/s. down.
There is adequate ventilation. /
The lighting is adequate to work safely in. /
Furniture, Fixtures, and Fittings Action if Required ( / if no action)
All furniture is safe and in good condition. /
Light fittings/fixtures and ceiling fans are in good Some lighting fixtures need to change because most of it
condition and working order. are defective especially lighting fixture located in the
entrance, in the hallway of the building and in the
comfort rooms.
Hanging displays are not hazardous /
Storage Action if Required ( / if no action)
Flammable material is stored and handled in a safe /
manner.
Required resources and equipment are stored safely. /
Free standing shelves/cupboards are secured to ensure /
stability.
Storage methods are used that will eliminate or minimize /
accidents.( Heavy objects stored between mid-thigh and
shoulder height)
Hazardous Substances Action if Required ( / if no action)
Current (within 5 years) materials safety date sheets are /
readily available for hazardous substance.
Hazardous substances are stored and labeled /
appropriately.
Electrical Action if Required ( / if no action)
Electrical equipment is in good condition and is tested /
and tagged as required.
All new power boards purchased will have an overload /
switch.
All areas have residual current devices (RCD) protection. /
General Action if Required ( / if no action)
Other hazards such as lamps, glare, fumes or vermin have /
been identified.
Noise is not a hazard /
Animal cages are clean and in good condition. /
Sink areas are clean and in good working order (ie no /
leaks) where required.
Other issues none