Documentation & its Function

Question 1

True or false:
All of the work you perform as an electrician must be certificated.

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

What piece of information found on your testing device must be recorded on testing documentation?

Answer 2

Serial numbers of the meters used in testing.

Question 3

Provide a reason for inspection and testing, other than to conform with safety standards

Think paperwork

Answer 3

To provide a record in the form of documentation, for the condition of an installation and any alterations that have been made.

Question 4

What can documentation regarding an electrical installation provide?

Answer 4

It can aid in the assessment of wear and tear from age and usage.

Question 5

What is the name of the documentation one would use to fill in information for a periodic inspection of an existing electrical installation?

Answer 5

An Electrical Installation Condition Report

Question 6

What is the name of the documentation one would use when carrying out an inspection of an electrical installation?

Answer 6

An inspection schedule

Question 7

What is the name of the piece of documentation one would use when carrying out a series of routine tests on an electrical installation?

Answer 7

A test schedule

Question 8

What kind of certification does an Initial Verification require?

Answer 8

An Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC).

Question 9

What kind of certification does a Periodic Inspection require?

Answer 9

A Periodic Inspection Report (PIR)

Question 10

What must accompany both an EIC and PIR?

Answer 10

• A schedule of inspections
  and
• A schedule of test results

Question 11

What documentation may be issued for an alteration to a single circuit which does not include a new circuit

Answer 11

A Minor Electrical Works Certificate

Question 12

When is an Electrical Installation Condition Report required?

Answer 12

Every ten years, or upon change of ownership, or change of function.

Question 13

What two additional pieces of documentation must accompany an EIC?

Answer 13

• Schedule of inspections
• Schedule of test results

Question 14

Who must be given what documentation upon the completion of Initial Verficiation?

Answer 14

1. The person ordering the work
   * Electrical Installation Certificate
   * Inspection Schedule
   * Schedule of Test Results

Question 15

Which three roles must be present on the Electrical Installation Certificate? Signed and dated?

Answer 15

• Designer
• Installer
• Inspector

Often the same person lmao

Question 16

What is the difference between Inspection and Testing in simple terms?

Answer 16

Inspection is visual and filling out documentation.
Testing is the actual test results you measure with your equipment.

Question 17

Which three pieces of documentation require a Zₑ value in order to be compliant with regulations?

Answer 17

• An electrical installation certificate
• A minor electrical installation works certificate
• Electrical Installation Condition Report

Question 18

What are the four essential tests required when filling out a Minor Works Certificate?

Answer 18

• earth fault loop impedance (Zs)
• polarity
• insulation resistance (if not practical, an R1+R2)
• RCD function (if one is provided)

Question 19

True or false:
When filling out a minor works certificate, it is possible for the person signing the documentation to omit specific tests, if a strong enough technical reason is given.

Answer 19

True.
The reason for omitting a particular test or tests must be given.