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Electrical Panel Maintenance Checklist

Performing Electrical Panel Maintenance Checklist using eAuditor & audit inspection

Visual Inspection

1. Panel Exterior:
   • Check for signs of physical damage.
   • Ensure the panel is clean and dry.
   • Verify that the panel door is secure and the lock functions properly.
2. Panel Interior:
   • Look for any signs of moisture or corrosion.
   • Ensure there are no signs of overheating or burn marks.
   • Check for proper labeling of all breakers and circuits.

Mechanical Inspection

3. Connections:
   • Tighten all electrical connections.
   • Check for any signs of loose connections or frayed wiring.
   • Inspect for proper torque settings as per manufacturer recommendations.
4. Breakers and Fuses:
   • Ensure all breakers and fuses are of the correct type and rating.
   • Operate each breaker manually to ensure it moves freely and snaps back correctly.
   • Inspect for any signs of wear or damage.

Electrical Testing

5. Voltage and Current:
   • Measure and record the voltage and current at each breaker.
   • Compare readings with the design specifications.
6. Insulation Resistance:
   • Perform insulation resistance testing using a megohmmeter.
   • Record readings and compare with manufacturer specifications or previous records.

Functional Testing

7. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs):
   • Test all GFCIs for proper operation.
8. Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs):
   • Test all AFCIs to ensure they are functioning correctly.

Safety Checks

9. Grounding and Bonding:
   • Verify that all grounding and bonding is intact and meets code requirements.
10. Clearances and Accessibility:

• Ensure proper clearances around the panel.
• Confirm that the panel is easily accessible for maintenance and emergencies.

Documentation and Reporting

11. Record Keeping:

• Document all findings, including any issues and corrective actions taken.
• Update panel schedules and single-line diagrams as necessary.

12. Report Issues:

• Report any major issues to the appropriate personnel immediately.
• Schedule follow-up inspections or repairs if needed.

Safety Precautions

• Always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures before starting maintenance.
• Ensure only qualified personnel perform maintenance tasks.

Periodic Review

• Schedule regular inspections based on the environment and usage of the panel (typically every 6 months to a year).
• Review and update the checklist as needed to incorporate new standards and practices.

1. eAuditor Audits & Inspections Configuration:
   • Ensure the eAuditor Audits & Inspections is up-to-date.
   • Customize the checklist template within the eAuditor Audits & Inspections.
   • Pre-load relevant data such as panel types, locations, and historical maintenance records.

Pre-Inspection

2. Initial Setup:
   • Open the eAuditor Audits & Inspections and select the electrical panel to be inspected.
   • Review previous maintenance logs and notes.

Visual Inspection

3. Panel Exterior:
   • Take and upload photos of the panel exterior.
   • Use the eAuditor Audits & Inspections to check off items: no physical damage, panel is clean, door is secure.
4. Panel Interior:
   • Take and upload photos of the panel interior.
   • Check for moisture, corrosion, overheating, and proper labeling using the eAuditor Audits & Inspections’s checklist feature.

Mechanical Inspection

5. Connections:
   • Document the inspection of electrical connections via the eAuditor Audits & Inspections.
   • Record any loose connections or frayed wiring, and take photos if necessary.
   • Input torque settings as per manufacturer recommendations.
6. Breakers and Fuses:
   • Use the eAuditor Audits & Inspections to log the inspection of breakers and fuses.
   • Record manual operation of each breaker and take photos if signs of wear or damage are found.

Electrical Testing

7. Voltage and Current:
   • Use the eAuditor Audits & Inspections to input measured voltage and current readings at each breaker.
   • Compare and record discrepancies against design specifications.
8. Insulation Resistance:
   • Record insulation resistance readings using a megohmmeter.
   • Input the readings into the eAuditor Audits & Inspections for future reference and comparison.

Functional Testing

9. GFCIs and AFCIs:
   • Test and document the operation of GFCIs and AFCIs within the eAuditor Audits & Inspections.
   • Record any failures or irregularities.

Safety Checks

10. Grounding and Bonding:
    • Verify and document the status of grounding and bonding.
    • Take photos and record any issues found in the eAuditor Audits & Inspections.
11. Clearances and Accessibility:
    • Confirm and document proper clearances around the panel.
    • Ensure the panel is easily accessible and record any accessibility issues.

Documentation and Reporting

12. Record Keeping:
    • Use the eAuditor Audits & Inspections to generate a detailed maintenance report.
    • Ensure all findings, photos, and notes are saved and backed up.
13. Issue Reporting:
    • Immediately report major issues via the app’s notification system.
    • Schedule follow-up inspections or repairs within the eAuditor Audits & Inspections.

Safety Precautions

14. PPE and LOTO:
    • Confirm and document the use of PPE.
    • Follow and document lockout/tagout procedures using the eAuditor Audits & Inspections.

Periodic Review

15. Regular Inspections:
    • Schedule and document regular inspections using the eAuditor Audits & Inspections’s calendar feature.
    • Review and update the checklist periodically to incorporate new standards and practices.

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