Nameplate Verification Against Drawings

Inspection template to confirm equipment nameplate ratings, serial numbers, model/configuration, and safety markings match the order, approved drawings, and test reports before shipment. Helps prevent mismatched units from reaching the field.

Inspection Details

• Inspection date and inspector recorded
• Unit identifier recorded
  Record the internal job number, work order, or asset ID for the unit being inspected.
• Approved drawing and order package available at point of inspection
  Verify the current approved drawing revision, order specification, and test report package are available for comparison.

Document Match

• Nameplate part number matches approved drawing
  Verify the nameplate part number or label code matches the approved drawing and bill of materials.
• Model designation matches order and drawing
  Confirm the model, series, or configuration designation on the nameplate matches the order and drawing revision.
• Serial number matches traveler and test report
  Confirm the serial number on the unit nameplate matches the manufacturing traveler, test report, and shipment record.
• Configuration code or suffix matches approved build
  Verify any suffix, option code, or configuration identifier on the nameplate matches the approved build and customer order.

Nameplate Content and Ratings

• Supplier or manufacturer name present and legible
  Confirm the manufacturer or supplier name is present, correct, and readable on the nameplate.
• Electrical or mechanical ratings match approved specification
  Verify voltage, current, frequency, horsepower, pressure, capacity, or other applicable ratings match the approved specification and drawing.
• Safety markings and certification marks present as required
  Confirm required safety markings, warning labels, and certification marks are present and match the approved label set.
• Nameplate text is legible and permanently affixed
  Check that the nameplate is securely attached, not peeling, and readable without damage or distortion.

Physical Placement and Configuration

• Nameplate location matches approved drawing
  Verify the nameplate is installed in the correct location and orientation shown on the approved drawing.
• All required labels and sub-nameplates installed
  Confirm auxiliary labels, warning plates, and sub-nameplates required by the drawing are installed and correct.
• No unauthorized substitutions or field modifications observed
  Check for mismatched label stock, handwritten changes, rework marks, or any unauthorized modification to the nameplate or identification system.

Disposition and Release

• All discrepancies documented as non-conformance if found
  If any mismatch or deficiency is found, confirm it has been recorded as a non-conformance and the unit placed on hold.
• Unit approved for shipment
  Release the unit only when the nameplate, ratings, serial number, and configuration all match the approved order package.
• Inspector signature