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Energising Switchboards Inspection & Test Checklist

by Nick Bunnage, from the Community

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Streamline pre-energisation checks for electrical switchboards. This practical checklist guides electricians through safety and compliance steps: verifying no exposed live parts, correct earthing and bonding, protecting cable entries, consistent breaker orientation, and secure terminations. Record insulation resistance (meggar) and main earth results, check CT shorting links, confirm phase rotation, and set overloads to the single line diagram. Ensure labeling, access clearances, lockout and tagging, and placement of required notices. Capture approvals and certificates to meet AS/NZS 3000 requirements and document commissioning.

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