Lighting & Electrical - Managing a Test, Inspection, and Certification Process

Book the inspector at second fix mobilization and confirm the visit date in writing. Record the inspection date in the job record and notify the project manager.

Brief the team on completing the inspection schedule tick-box list progressively as work proceeds. Assign responsibility to the site supervisor - not a retrospective task for inspection day.

Carry out continuity and IR tests circuit by circuit as each circuit is completed. Record measured values immediately. Correct defects before circuits are closed in.

On completion of second fix, carry out polarity checks across all circuits. Prepare the full test results schedule with values for every circuit. Confirm inspection schedule is complete.

Inspector carries out RCD trip time tests and verifies Zs values. Inspection schedule reviewed together. Outstanding items identified for resolution before EIC can be issued.

Resolve all C1 and C2 findings before the installation is energized or handed over. Document all remedial actions taken and update the test schedule.

Complete the EIC form with all required declarations. Deliver the signed EIC and supporting test schedules to the client.

Raise the final invoice the same day the EIC is delivered. Reference the EIC on the invoice. Sync to Xero, QuickBooks, or FreeAgent the same day.

We booked the inspector on the day we finished second fix and then waited 12 days for a slot - the final invoice was held up the entire time even though the job was physically complete.

Our electrician tested everything on the last day and found a continuity problem on a circuit that had already been plastered over - we had to cut into the wall and it cost us most of the final invoice payment in rework.

The client asked for the EIC three weeks after we finished and we couldn't find the test records - we had to chase the inspector to get them resent before we could issue the certificate and unlock the final payment.