ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST-SERVICES
1.1. Verify that each building or structure has only one service or, if more than one, that additional services are justified and identified.
1.2. Verify that each service drop or lateral supplies only one set of service-entrance conductors or, if more than one, that the additional sets are justified and identified.
1.3. Check clearances from building openings, grade, roadway, roofs, and swimming pools.
1.4. Verify that the point of attachment for an overhead service drop is adequate and will provide minimum clearances.
1.5. Verify that masts used as supports for service-drop conductors have adequate strength and are not used to support other conductors or equipment.
1.6. Verify that supports for service conductors passing over a roof are adequate and substantial.
1.7. Check underground conductors for adequate burial depth and protection.
1.8. Check above-ground conductors and cables for adequate supports and protection from physical damage.
1.9. Verify that wiring methods and support systems for service- entrance conductors are suitable.
1.10. Verify that service raceways are arranged to drain and that service heads are rain tight and properly located.
1.11. Check service conductors for adequate size and rating.
1.12. Verify that service equipment is identified as suitable for that use.
1.13. Verify that a service disconnecting means is provided, suitable, and located outside or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors.
1.14. Verify that service overcurrent protection is provided, properly sized, and part of or adjacent to the disconnecting means.
1.15. Verify that service disconnects are grouped together and limited to six in any one location.
1.16. Check ratings of service disconnecting means.
1.17. Check for equipment connected to the supply side of the service disconnecting means and overcurrent protection.
1.18. Verify that ground-fault protection is supplied where required, and obtain a written record of performance testing.
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