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Electrical inspection checklists

Electrical inspection checklists for the rough-in, pre-cover, final and preventive maintenance walks: 4 free lists, 57 items and 67 photo requirements, each item naming what to look for and the photo evidence it needs. Work is commonly verified against NEC (NFPA 70); the edition in force is the AHJ's call on each project.

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The electrical walks, in build order

Electrical Rough-inElectrical rough-in inspection checklistBoxes, raceways, conductors and grounding before the walls close15 items18 photosElectrical Pre-coverElectrical pre-cover inspection checklistThe hold-point walk before insulation and drywall bury the rough-in13 items18 photosElectrical FinalElectrical final inspection checklistDevices, terminations, labeling and energization before turnover15 items19 photosElectrical PMElectrical preventive maintenance checklistRecurring walk of panels, devices and life-safety circuits in an occupied building14 items12 photos

Where each walk sits in the schedule

  1. 01rough-in

    Electrical rough-in inspection checklist

    After the raceways and boxes are set and conductors are pulled, before insulation and drywall, and before the AHJ's rough-in inspection is called.

    Run by: The electrical foreman walking their own rough-in, or the GC's superintendent at the pre-cover hold point.

  2. 02pre-cover

    Electrical pre-cover inspection checklist

    After the AHJ rough-in has passed and corrections are complete, the day insulation or drywall is scheduled on each area.

    Run by: The GC's superintendent with the electrical foreman, releasing walls and ceilings for cover trade by trade.

  3. 03final

    Electrical final inspection checklist

    After devices and fixtures are installed and the system is energized, before the AHJ final and owner turnover.

    Run by: The electrical foreman at trim-out, then the GC or owner's representative at final acceptance.

  4. 04preventive maintenance

    Electrical preventive maintenance checklist

    Quarterly or semi-annually in occupied space, aligned with the building's maintenance calendar and any warranty requirements.

    Run by: The facilities electrician or service tech on a scheduled maintenance round.

What most often sends electrical work back

  • Boxes photographed from across the room, with no close-up of the fill, the clamps or the conductor condition.
  • Conductor damage from the pull discovered after the walls are closed.
  • Grounding and bonding connections buried with no photo of how they were made.
  • Areas released for cover with open items from the rough-in report still unresolved.
  • Photos taken per wall, not per room, so there's no way to prove which rooms were actually walked.
  • Sleeves and backing added by other trades after the walk, covering electrical work uninspected.
  • Panel schedules handwritten, missing, or not matching what is actually in the panel.
  • Devices energized and photographed before cover plates are on, so the plate damage shows up at turnover.

Verified against

Families only, never clause numbers. Adoption varies by jurisdiction; confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction enforces before you run a walk against it.

Common questions

5 answers

Which electrical inspections do these checklists cover?
Electrical rough-in inspection checklist (rough-in): After the raceways and boxes are set and conductors are pulled, before insulation and drywall, and before the AHJ's rough-in inspection is called. Electrical pre-cover inspection checklist (pre-cover): After the AHJ rough-in has passed and corrections are complete, the day insulation or drywall is scheduled on each area. Electrical final inspection checklist (final): After devices and fixtures are installed and the system is energized, before the AHJ final and owner turnover. Electrical preventive maintenance checklist (preventive maintenance): Quarterly or semi-annually in occupied space, aligned with the building's maintenance calendar and any warranty requirements.
Who runs an electrical inspection?
The electrical foreman walking their own rough-in, or the GC's superintendent at the pre-cover hold point. The GC's superintendent with the electrical foreman, releasing walls and ceilings for cover trade by trade. The electrical foreman at trim-out, then the GC or owner's representative at final acceptance. The facilities electrician or service tech on a scheduled maintenance round.
What most often sends electrical work back?
Boxes photographed from across the room, with no close-up of the fill, the clamps or the conductor condition. Conductor damage from the pull discovered after the walls are closed. Grounding and bonding connections buried with no photo of how they were made. Areas released for cover with open items from the rough-in report still unresolved.
Which standards is electrical work verified against?
NEC (NFPA 70), published by the National Fire Protection Association. Adoption varies by jurisdiction. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction enforces before you run a walk against it.
Can I run these checklists in RTI?
Yes. Start a free RTI workspace and load any of the 4 lists (57 items in total). The Photo Gate holds the submit button until every mandatory item is answered and its photos are attached, and approved inspections roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper evident audit trail.

Run these lists with the Photo Gate.

Tag one area, scan it, and the submit stays locked until the photos exist.

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