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| ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-HSE DOCUMENTS |
In the realm of residential construction, ensuring the safety and functionality of electrical systems is paramount. The Residential Rough Inspection phase stands as a critical juncture in this process, demanding meticulous attention to detail to guarantee that electrical installations align with established codes and standards. The Electrical Inspections Checklist serves as an indispensable tool during this phase, guiding inspectors through a comprehensive assessment of the rough wiring and electrical components. This checklist not only facilitates a systematic evaluation of the installation's compliance with regulatory requirements but also serves as a safeguard for homeowners, offering peace of mind that their electrical systems are not only operational but also constructed with the highest standards of safety. This document seeks to streamline the inspection process, providing a structured approach to assess the foundational elements of residential electrical work, ultimately contributing to the creation of secure and reliable living spaces. This under-discussion checklist uploaded by HSE Documents covers the following topics:
1. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-GENERAL AREAS
1.1. Check wiring methods (usually cable assemblies) for support and suitability for the conditions.
1.2. Check cable installation through or parallel to framing members and furring strips for 1¼-in. (32-mm) clearance or protective steel plates.
1.3. Check boxes for suitability for use.
1.4. Verify that boxes are installed in accessible locations for all junction outlets and pull points.
1.5. Check that cables are secured to boxes.
1.6. Check boxes for conductor fill.
1.7. Check the positioning of boxes that are intended to be flush with combustible and noncombustible finished surfaces.
1.8. Check for splicing devices on all equipment grounding conductors within boxes and bonding connections to metal boxes.
1.9. Check equipment grounding conductors for suitability and size.
1.10. Check boxes used in floors or for support of ceiling fans for listing.
1.11. Check recessed luminaires for clearances from combustibles and insulation.
1.12. Check cables installed in contact with thermal insulation or without maintaining spacing (fire- or draft-stopped, etc.), for possible adjustment factors.
1.13. Check wall switch locations for the presence of grounded conductors.
2. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-KITCHEN
2.1. Check the spacing of receptacles for walls and countertops, including islands and peninsulas.
2.2. Verify that a minimum of two 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits are used for kitchen receptacles.
2.3. Verify that a wall-switched lighting outlet is provided and wired on a general lighting circuit.
2.4. Verify that properly sized circuits have been provided for specific kitchen appliances, such as dishwashers, disposals, ranges, cooktops, trash compactors, and the like.
2.5. Check for additional small-appliance branch circuits with more than one kitchen.
2.6. Check for other outlets or appliances on small-appliance branch circuits.
3. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-DINING ROOM
3.1. Check receptacle outlets for proper spacing.
3.2. Verify that all required receptacle outlets are supplied by small-appliance branch circuits.
3.3. Check for a wall switch-controlled lighting outlet on a general lighting circuit.
4. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-BATHROOMS
4.1. Verify that receptacle outlets are installed adjacent to and within 36 in. (900 mm) of each basin.
4.2. Verify that receptacles are supplied by dedicated 20-ampere branch circuits.
4.3. Check for a wall switch-controlled lighting outlet on a general lighting circuit.
5. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-OTHER HABITABLE ROOMS (BEDROOMS, FAMILY ROOMS, PARLORS, AND DENS)
5.1. Check receptacle outlets for proper spacing.
5.2. Check for wall switch-controlled lighting outlets (including switched receptacles).
6. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-HALLWAYS AND FOYERS
6.1. Check for at least one wall switch-controlled (or automatic-, remote-, or centrally controlled) lighting outlet.
6.2. Verify that hallways that are continuous for 10 ft (3.0 m) or more have at least one receptacle outlet.
6.3. Verify that foyers not part of a hallway have receptacle outlets installed as required.
7. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-STAIRWAYS
7.1. Check for at least one wall switch-controlled (or automatic-, remote-, or centrally controlled) lighting outlet.
7.2. Verify that wall switches are provided at each floor level where there are six or more steps between levels.
8. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-CLOSETS
8.1. Check clearances between luminaires and storage spaces if luminaires are to be installed.
9. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-LAUNDRY AREA
9.1. Verify that at least one receptacle outlet is installed for the laundry.
9.2. Verify that a dedicated 20-ampere circuit supplies the laundry outlet(s) and no other outlets.
9.3. Check for a laundry receptacle outlet within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the intended appliance location.
9.4. Check for proper branch-circuit conductors, including equipment grounding conductors, for 240-volt dryers (if used).
9.5. Verify that lighting outlets for the area are supplied from general lighting circuits.
10. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-BASEMENTS AND ATTICS
10.1. Verify that at least one receptacle outlet is provided in unfinished basement areas in addition to any receptacles installed for laundry equipment or other specific equipment.
10.2. Verify that a receptacle outlet is provided for servicing mechanical equipment, if any.
10.3. Verify that individual branch circuits are supplied for any central heating equipment.
10.4. Verify that a wall switch-controlled lighting outlet or a lighting outlet containing a switch is provided at the entrance to areas for storage or equipment requiring servicing.
10.5. Check basements, accessible attics, attic entrances, and scuttle holes for clearances from or protection of cable assemblies.
11. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-ATTACHED GARAGES AND DETACHED GARAGES OR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS WITH ELECTRIC POWER
11.1. Verify that at least one receptacle outlet is provided. Verify that if installed, branch circuit(s) supplying outlets for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) do not supply any other loads.
11.2. Verify that a wall switch-controlled lighting outlet is provided.
12. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-RESIDENTIAL ROUGH INSPECTION-OUTDOORS
12.1. Check for at least two receptacle outlets, one each at the front and back of a dwelling.
12.2. Check for receptacle outlets on balconies, decks, and porches.
12.3. Check for wall switch-controlled (or remote-, central-, or automatic-controlled) exterior lighting outlets at outdoor entrances or exits with grade-level access.
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