Switchgear Acceptance Test

Inspection template for switchgear acceptance testing audits aligned with NETA standards, covering pre-energization checks, insulation, continuity, and primary injection testing.

Job Information and Safety Preconditions

• Switchgear lineup, feeder, and equipment identifiers match the test scope
• Lockout-tagout applied and verified before work begins
• Arc-flash and shock boundaries established and communicated
• Qualified personnel and required PPE are present for the task
• Test instruments are calibrated and within current certification date
• Work area is clear, dry, and free of unauthorized personnel

Visual and Mechanical Inspection

• Nameplates, circuit labels, and feeder identification are legible and match drawings
• Enclosure, barriers, and covers are installed with no visible damage or missing hardware
• Bus, terminations, and cable connections are clean, secure, and properly torqued
• Grounding and bonding conductors are installed and continuous
• Mechanical operation of breakers, racking mechanisms, and interlocks is smooth and unobstructed
• Foreign material, debris, and shipping restraints have been removed

Insulation Resistance Testing

• Test voltage applied per approved procedure
• Insulation resistance - phase A to ground
• Insulation resistance - phase B to ground
• Insulation resistance - phase C to ground
• Insulation resistance between phases is within acceptable limits

Continuity and Functional Verification

• Ground continuity verified from enclosure to grounding system
• Control wiring continuity verified against wiring diagrams
• Breaker close/trip functions operate correctly
• Protective relays, indicators, and auxiliary devices function as intended
• Interlocks prevent unsafe or unintended operation

Primary Injection Testing

• Primary injection test setup matches approved test plan
• Injected current value
• Trip pickup and trip time are within expected tolerance
• Phase rotation and current balance verified where applicable
• No abnormal heating, noise, or nuisance operation observed during test

Final Acceptance and Closeout

• All deficiencies and non-conformances documented with corrective actions
• Equipment released for energization
• Inspector signature