Electrical Safety & Load Audit

Matches your connected load (add all equipment wattage)

Sufficient margin for future AC / geyser additions

Load enhancement process known if needed

Matches sanctioned load (typically 6mm² for up to 5 kW, 10mm² up to 10 kW)

No visible damage or overheating marks

Proper termination at meter

Smart / digital meter installed where applicable

Seal intact

Reading tallies with bill

DP MCB or main switch at entry

Accessible (not locked away)

Rating matches load

Separate earth pit for electrical (not shared with lightning arrester)

Cover plate accessible for inspection

Location documented

< 1 ohm (as per IS 3043)

Test certificate from licensed electrician

Re-test annually

Every socket's earth terminal connected

Tested with earth continuity tester

No loose connections at DB

Adequate moisture in pit

Salt + charcoal refreshed if dry

Pit not buried under construction debris

Geyser body earthed

All metal switchboards earthed

AC outdoor unit earthed

Washing machine and microwave earthed

30 mA RCCB for personal protection

Trips when test button pressed

Brand matches specification (Schneider / ABB / Legrand / Siemens / Havells)

Bathroom circuits on dedicated RCCB

Kitchen geyser / appliance RCCB

Reduces nuisance tripping

Lighting — 6A

Sockets — 16A

Geyser — 20A / 25A

AC — 25A / 32A based on tonnage

Correct curve (B for lights, C for motors)

Every MCB labelled with its circuit

Clear, permanent labels

Circuit diagram inside DB door

Minimum 20% spare ways available

Accessible for future additions

IP 42 minimum for indoor DB

No exposed live parts

Door closes fully

Not inside bathroom or near water

SPD (Type 2) installed at main DB

Status indicator normal (not red)

Replace per manufacturer schedule

Lights — 1.5 mm²

Sockets — 2.5 mm²

AC and geyser — 4 mm²

Cooker / heavy appliance — 6 mm²

Matches BOQ

FR/FRLS copper (as per IS 694)

Brand matches (Polycab / Havells / Finolex / RR Kabel / KEI)

Not aluminium (reject)

All wiring in conduit — no loose wires

PVC conduit inside walls

Metal conduit where exposed / high temp

No junction boxes hidden behind plaster

All joints in junction boxes only

Joints by crimping or terminal blocks (not just twisted)

No hidden joints in conduit

Separate conduits for power and data / TV

Minimum bend radius maintained

No sharp bends or kinks

Not shared with plumbing conduit

3-pin sockets (2-pin only for shavers etc.)

16A sockets for heavy appliances

USB sockets as specified

Matches BOQ brand

All switches operate their mapped point

Plate flush with wall

Labelled if user-requested

No buzzing / overheating

Bedside sockets near bed head

Kitchen counter sockets 150mm above counter

Study table height sockets

TV sockets behind TV unit

Outside splash zone

On dedicated RCCB

Shaver socket with isolating transformer near basin

Socket tester shows correct phase-neutral-earth

No reverse polarity

No open earth or open neutral

BIS-certified lights

Lumens per watt — at least 80 lm/W

Colour temperature as specified (3000K warm / 4000K neutral / 5000K cool)

No flicker visible

Hook or mount in RCC slab — not false ceiling

Fan rod length appropriate for clearance

Speed regulator works all levels

25mm gap between fan edge and false ceiling

Installed where specified (bathroom, kitchen)

Vent to exterior, not attic

IP rating for wet areas

IP 65 or higher

Weather-sealed fittings

Sealed junction boxes

Battery backup if specified

PE cells for auto-on at dusk (if used)

Dedicated circuit per AC

Wire size matches tonnage (4mm² for 1.5T, 6mm² for 2T)

25A or 32A MCB

Isolator near outdoor unit

Dedicated circuit

20A/25A MCB

Isolator switch near geyser

On RCCB

Separate circuits for hob / oven / microwave

Dedicated circuit for refrigerator (no shared load)

Adequate socket count per counter

Dedicated circuit

On RCCB

3-pin 16A socket

Total connected load calculated

No circuit loaded > 80% of MCB rating

Simultaneous-use test done

Weatherproof with flap

IP 55 minimum

On RCCB

Dedicated for external use

UV-rated cables

Protected from sun / rodents

No loose hanging wires

IP 65 fittings

Separate circuit

Junction boxes sealed against water

Weatherproof socket / isolator

Cable properly clipped

No water entry at wall entry point

DG / inverter / solar battery identified

Capacity vs connected backup load verified

Automatic changeover operational

Well-ventilated space

Not inside living areas

Battery bank accessible for maintenance

Clearly marked on DB

Only essential loads (lights, fans, TV, one AC)

No high-starting-current loads (motor pumps)

PC / server / CCTV on separate UPS

Battery health checked annually

Net metering set up

Inverter, battery and panel performance logged

AMC with installer

Work done by licensed electrical contractor

Contractor license number on record

Warranty on workmanship

Earthing resistance certificate

IR (insulation resistance) test

Continuity test for all circuits

As-built single-line diagram handed over

Circuit schedule

Kept at DB or with homeowner

Aligned with IS 732 / CEA safety regulations

Local electrical authority inspection (if required)

Safety certificate from authority

Home insurance includes electrical fire cover

Annual electrical check done and documented