Electrical Inspection Checklist: Free PDF Download

To access our free electrical inspection checklist, fill out the form above (on mobile devices) or to the right (on desktop) to have it emailed to you. 

Electrical Inspection Checklist

The fillable PDF template includes the following sections:

General Information

• Client Name

• Address

• Date of Inspection

• Technician Name

• Inspector License Number

• Type of Inspection

  • Residential 

  • Commercial 

  • Industrial

• Reason for Inspection

  • Routine Maintenance 

  • New Installation 

  • Property Sale

  • Fault Investigation

Electrical Service and Main Panel

Service Entrance

• Inspect service entrance wires for damage or deterioration. 

• Verify proper grounding and bonding.

• Check for clearances from windows, roofs, and other structures.

Main Service Panel

• Confirm panel is accessible and labeled.

• Ensure the panel is securely mounted.

• Check for signs of corrosion or overheating.

• Verify that the circuit breakers/fuses are of the proper size and type. 

• Inspect for double-tapping or improper wiring.

• Ensure no unused openings are left unsealed. Test main breaker operation.

Sub-Panels

• Inspect sub-panels for secure mounting.

• Check wire connections and insulation condition. 

• Verify circuit breakers are labeled and sized correctly. 

• Confirm grounding and bonding to the main panel.

Branch Circuits

Wiring Conditions

• Inspect for frayed or exposed wires.

• Verify type and gauge of wiring used are appropriate for the circuit. 

• Check for signs of overheating or corrosion.

Conduits and Junction Boxes

• Ensure conduits are securely fastened and grounded. 

• Confirm all junction boxes are covered and accessible. 

• Check for proper wire connections and splices.

GFCI and AFCI Protection

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)

• Test all GFCI outlets in wet or outdoor areas (kitchens, bathrooms, garages). 

• Verify proper installation and function (test and reset buttons).

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)

• Test AFCI protection in living spaces, bedrooms, and required areas. 

• Check that AFCI breakers function correctly.

Outlets, Switches, and Fixtures

Outlets

• Test all outlets for functionality.

• Inspect outlets for grounding (especially in older homes). 

• Ensure no reverse polarity or open neutral conditions. 

• Check outlet faceplates for cracks or damage.

Switches

• Test all switches for proper operation.

• Inspect for any sparking or unusual sounds during operation.

Lighting Fixtures

• Verify lighting fixtures are securely installed.

• Check light bulbs for proper wattage and compatibility. 

• Inspect for any exposed wiring or loose connections.

Grounding and Bonding

• Verify system is properly grounded to a grounding rod, water pipe, or other approved methods.

• Inspect bonding of service panels, sub-panels, and metallic parts. 

• Confirm grounding conductors are appropriately sized and terminated.

Surge Protection

• Inspect for whole-house surge protection devices (if applicable).

• Verify individual surge protectors for sensitive equipment (computers, HVAC).

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

• Test all smoke detectors for functionality.

• Check carbon monoxide detectors are installed in required areas and functioning.

• Verify detectors are within the expiration date.

HVAC Electrical System

• Inspect electrical connections to HVAC systems.

• Verify fuses or breakers for HVAC equipment are properly sized.

• Check for any signs of wear, corrosion, or improper wiring at HVAC units.

Electrical Appliances

• Inspect wiring and connections for major appliances (washer, dryer, oven). 

• Ensure appliances are on dedicated circuits if required.

• Check that all appliances are grounded.

Electrical Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national electrical codes (NEC, IEC). 

• Verify all electrical work has necessary permits and inspections. 

• Ensure safety signage or markings are present where required.

Final Inspection Assessment

Overall Condition of the Electrical System

• Satisfactory

• Needs Improvement

• Hazardous, requires immediate attention

Priority Repairs Needed: ____________

Follow-Up Required

• Yes

• No

Next Inspection Date: ____________

Signature of Technician: ____________

The Limitations of Using PDF Electrical Inspection Checklists

Following this checklist helps technicians conduct thorough inspections and identify electrical hazards systematically, rather than relying on memory alone.

However, PDF inspection checklists — even though they can be filled out digitally on-site — come with significant limitations.

For example:

• You can’t ensure they’re used for every job. Techs notoriously resist red tape, so PDF checklists often won’t get used. This can increase the chance of a tech failing to spot a short circuit or malfunction during inspections.

• PDFs don’t integrate with the other apps you use to run your business, such as your CRM, so it’s easy to lose records from inspections.

• The details of safety issues discovered during inspections can’t be easily shared between field and office staff, causing delays in important next actions (checking warranty or inventory information, drafting estimates, ordering parts, etc.).

In the rest of this post, we’ll walk through how our electrical contractor software, ServiceTitan, solves these challenges and more.

Streamline Electrical Work Across Technicians: Safety Protocols, Inspection Checklists, Estimates & More

Ensure the Proper Forms & Checklists Are Completed for Every Job

ServiceTitan’s electrical software allows contractors to create customized forms and checklists — including electrical installation and inspection checklists.

Users can create checklists and add them to specific jobs, customers, locations, or equipment. All forms can be accessed on our desktop or mobile app — eliminating the need to keep stacks of paper checklists in your trucks or transfer job and customer data to a computer system. 

Because ServiceTitan saves all entered data on the cloud, retrieving forms and customer information is quick and straightforward.

Forms can be built from scratch. But our users also enjoy access to numerous pre-built templates — sourced from forms used by other electrical companies via TitanExchange. These, too, can be customized to a shop’s specific needs or preferences.  

Ensure Checklists Are Used Every Time

Within the form settings, business owners can select the option to require techs to fill out certain forms for certain jobs. 

Inspection checklists are a great use case for this. For example, when a tech is upgrading a building's grounding system, they can be required to complete your grounding inspection checklist and a warranty form before marking the job as complete.

This fosters accountability through automation, reducing stress on business owners and managers while ensuring standard operating procedures are followed in the field for every job. 

Customize & Adjust Checklists with Ease

Users can also add or subtract from checklists to perfectly match their needs and preferences. For example, any of the following electrical components could be added to a checklist to ensure that technicians make thorough assessments of an electrical system:

• Service entrance conductor

• Electrical meter

• Electrical panel has the correct labeling

• Junction box

• Overcurrent devices/Circuit breakers

• Electrical wiring methods

• Branch circuits

• Receptacles

• Light fixtures

• Light switches

• Smoke detectors

• Panelboards

In addition, every form and checklist can be duplicated as many times as necessary, right from the job site.

Create & Present Estimates When Issues Are Discovered

For business owners, one of the benefits of having a consistent electrical inspection process is that it empowers electrical technicians to discover and capitalize on valuable sales opportunities.  

For example, when a tech finds an issue with electrical equipment during an inspection, ServiceTitan gives them the ability to build a custom Good Better Best proposal within our integrated pricebook. 

Using a tablet, techs can present proposals including product photos, equipment specs, and pricing to customers on the spot, as well as email them to clients for review and approval. This feature allows contractors to save time in delivering estimates to customers whose needs are often urgent. 

ServiceTitan also provides automated tracking and follow-up on outstanding estimates, enabling users to improve close rates and maximize their bottom line.

Easily Track, Access & Update Maintenance Agreements

Oftentimes, electrical inspection checklists are used in the context of electrical maintenance agreements. ServiceTitan's service agreements feature allows electrical businesses to efficiently document, manage, and track recurring services. 

Crucially, all of the records and specifications of these agreements are stored in one place, making them easy to search and reference.  

Details that ServiceTitan users store with this feature include the following:

• Membership type 

• Agreement period 

• Membership locations (single or multiple)

• Billing terms and schedule 

• Service frequency (e.g. quarterly, biannual, or annual maintenance plan)

• Revenue recognition (point of sale or deferred)

Since this information is archived in a central location, contractors do not need to sift through paper files or spreadsheets. The details are easy to edit and can be viewed from our desktop app by office staff or technicians in the field.  

Furthermore, membership tracking is seamlessly integrated with the software tools that our users rely on to schedule jobs, build proposals, send invoices, and collect payments. 

Leverage Automation to Schedule Maintenance Visits on Time

Once recurring service events are set up, they’re automatically added to your schedule based on the defined dates and frequency. This saves office staff significant time from having to manually track and add these jobs to the schedule while reducing the chances of missing maintenance visits.

Office staff can view upcoming recurring service events by date range, and initiate individual jobs by contacting the customer to coordinate a time and book the job. At that point, the job will be assigned to a technician and automatically viewable on their schedule and through the dispatch board.

You can also create follow-up notifications for cases where you’re unable to contact a customer, they aren’t ready to book a job, or they no longer want the service. These offer electrical contractors peace of mind and help to ensure that office staff follow up. 

If you’re scheduling a maintenance visit that’s not connected to a service agreement, our call booking workflow offers a suite of features that make this seamless, including:

• Providing CSRs with the names and customer histories of incoming callers.

• Guiding CSRs through an intuitive set of form fields and drop-down menus to ensure important information is captured on the first call.

• Allowing CSRs to efficiently schedule appointments from the same screen.

• Automatically adding scheduled jobs and job details to our easy-to-use dispatch board.

Efficiently Send Invoices and Get Paid Faster

Electrical contractors can send invoices by email — with a link to allow clients to pay online — or have them e-signed on-site with a mobile device.  

Collecting payments is similarly painless. Homeowners and commercial clients can pay through our customer portal, which allows them to save credit card information. Contractors are still free to take cash or checks, too. (As revenue flows in, our QuickBooks integration makes it easy to keep track of it.)   

Finally, ServiceTitan can help electrical contractors overcome objections by providing near-instantaneous access to one of our financing partners. It takes just minutes on our mobile software for customers to apply and get approved, reducing cost obstacles that might otherwise reduce profitability.

See These Features in Action with a ServiceTitan Demo

Using best-in-classServiceTitan electrical software empowers contractors to improve efficiency and grow their revenue.

In addition to optimizing electrical inspection protocols and maintenance tasks, our software offers additional features to facilitate other core business functions as well, including:

• Call booking

• Scheduling

• Dispatching

• Work orders

• Invoices

• Payments

• Real-time reports