Electrical Trim-Out Inspection Checklist

Inspection checklist for the electrical trim-out phase covering device and fixture installation, cover plates, luminaire mounting, panel directory labeling, and GFCI/AFCI function tests.

Inspection Details

• Project name and area inspected recorded
• Inspection date and time recorded
• Inspector name and trade/company recorded
• Work area is released for trim-out inspection and safe to access

Device Installation

• Receptacles installed securely, level, and flush with finished surface
• Switches installed securely, level, and operate without binding
• Device yokes, boxes, and mounting hardware are properly aligned and not damaged
• Devices are correctly identified by circuit and function where required
• Tamper-resistant, weather-resistant, or specialty devices match the specified location and application

Cover Plates and Finish

• Cover plates installed on all completed devices
• Cover plates are secure, uncracked, and properly sized for the device opening
• Openings, gaps, or unfinished penetrations around devices are sealed or corrected
• Finished surfaces around devices are free of visible damage caused during installation

Luminaires and Lighting Controls

• Luminaires are mounted securely and aligned per design intent
• Luminaires are free of visible damage, missing parts, or improper field modifications
• Lamps, trim rings, lenses, and diffusers are installed correctly
• Lighting controls, dimmers, occupancy sensors, and switches operate as intended

Panel Directory and Circuit Identification

• Panel directory is complete, legible, and matches actual circuit loads
• Circuit labels are permanent, specific, and not handwritten in a temporary manner unless approved
• Panel cover, deadfront, and directory area are clean, intact, and properly reinstalled

GFCI and AFCI Function Tests

• GFCI devices trip and reset properly using the test function
• AFCI devices trip and reset properly using the test function