Electrical

Electrical ITRs for Commissioning: Power System Documentation Guide

Checksheets Team

Construction Technology Experts

||8 min read

Electrical Inspection Test Records (ITRs) document the installation and commissioning of power systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. These records capture test results critical for system energization approval.

Types of Electrical ITRs

Cable ITRs

  • Cable pulling records
  • Insulation resistance test records
  • Hi-pot test results
  • Termination inspection records

Switchgear ITRs

  • Equipment inspection records
  • Protection relay test records
  • Breaker operation test records
  • Functional test verification

Earthing ITRs

  • Earth electrode test records
  • Continuity test records
  • Touch and step potential verification

Test Result Documentation

Insulation Resistance

Record test voltage, duration, reading values, temperature corrections, and pass/fail determination.

Protection Testing

Document relay settings, trip times, coordination verification, and acceptance criteria.

Safety Documentation

Electrical ITRs must include lockout/tagout verification, isolation confirmation, permit to work references, and safety briefing records.

Regulatory Compliance

Electrical ITRs often serve as evidence for code compliance inspections. Ensure they reference applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, NEC) and include inspector qualifications.

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