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Inspection Record Details

Project / site name recorded

Record the project, building, or site name for this commissioning inspection.

Inspection date and time recorded critical (required)

Capture the date and time the commissioning inspection was performed.

Inspector name and company recorded critical (required)

Enter the name of the inspector and the company performing the commissioning.

System model / equipment schedule reference recorded

Record the VRF system model, branch controller model, or equipment schedule reference used for verification.

Reference documents available on site critical (required)

Confirm that the approved submittals, wiring diagrams, addressing schedule, and commissioning checklist are available for reference.

Yes No N/A

Branch Controller Identification and Installation

Branch controller box label matches installed location critical (required)

Verify the branch controller box identification label matches the physical location and approved drawings.

Yes No N/A

Refrigerant line IDs match designations on drawings critical (required)

Confirm refrigerant line identification tags correspond to the approved piping schedule and branch controller connections.

Yes No N/A

Branch controller mounted securely and accessible for service

Verify the cabinet is securely mounted, level, and accessible for maintenance without obstruction.

Yes No N/A

Clearance around branch controller is adequate

Confirm required service clearance is maintained and access panels can be opened fully.

Yes No N/A

Piping connections visibly free of damage or leakage critical (required)

Inspect the branch controller refrigerant connections for visible damage, oil staining, or signs of leakage.

Yes No N/A

Indoor Unit Addressing Verification

Indoor unit address list matches installed units critical (required)

Verify each indoor unit is present on the addressing schedule and corresponds to the installed equipment.

Yes No N/A

Unique address assigned to each indoor unit critical (required)

Confirm no duplicate indoor unit addresses exist on the VRF network.

Yes No N/A

Indoor unit address entered correctly at controller critical (required)

Verify the address programmed at the branch controller or indoor unit matches the commissioning schedule.

Yes No N/A

Addressing method documented

Record how the indoor units were addressed during commissioning.

Note (optional)

Any addressing conflicts resolved critical (required)

Confirm all addressing conflicts, duplicates, or mismatches were corrected before startup.

Yes No N/A

Communication and Control Verification

Central controller recognizes all addressed indoor units critical (required)

Verify the central controller displays each indoor unit and branch controller without missing devices.

Yes No N/A

Communication status is normal for all branch controller circuits critical (required)

Confirm communication indicators show normal status and no fault codes are present for the branch controller network.

Yes No N/A

Network resistance / continuity verified within acceptable range critical (required)

Record the measured network resistance or continuity check result for the communication circuit.

Note (optional)

Central controller time, schedule, and setpoint communication verified critical (required)

Confirm the central controller can read and write operating commands to the connected indoor units.

Yes No N/A

Faults or communication alarms present critical (required)

Indicate whether any communication, addressing, or controller faults remain active at completion.

Yes No N/A

Pre-Energization and Safety Checks

Lockout-tagout applied where required before work critical (required)

Confirm lockout-tagout controls were used in accordance with OSHA 1910.147 before accessing energized components.

Yes No N/A

Electrical covers and access panels secured before energizing critical (required)

Verify all electrical covers, terminal guards, and access panels are installed and secured prior to startup.

Yes No N/A

Refrigerant safety and leak concerns identified critical (required)

Confirm there are no visible refrigerant safety concerns, abnormal odors, or suspected leaks requiring escalation.

Yes No N/A

Work area clear and safe for commissioning startup

Verify the area is free of trip hazards, tools, loose materials, and unauthorized personnel before startup.

Yes No N/A

Final Commissioning Result and Sign-Off

Commissioning status critical (required)

Select the final result of the branch controller addressing and commissioning inspection.

Note (optional)

Outstanding deficiencies documented

List any unresolved deficiencies, non-conformances, or follow-up actions required before final acceptance.

Inspector signature critical (required)

Inspector sign-off confirming the commissioning record is complete and accurate.

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Run: VRF Branch Controller Addressing and Commissioning Inspection

Inspection Record Details

Branch Controller Identification and Installation

Indoor Unit Addressing Verification

Communication and Control Verification

Pre-Energization and Safety Checks

Final Commissioning Result and Sign-Off

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