Documentation Requirements Sheet ELTFT01D

Field Inspection and Testing of New Electrical Equipment Data Sheet

Project Number Date

Grounding System Test Form TF-1

Below Ground (before back-filling or pouring concrete)

_____ Check ground system compliance with drawings and specifications
_____ Check ground rod accessibility in ground well
_____ Check grid wire sizes and color identification
_____ Inspect all underground splices
_____ Inspect all internal foundation ground connections
Above Ground
_____ Check ground system compliance with drawings and specifications
_____ Check connections for tightness
_____ Check mechanical protection of ground wire
_____ Test continuity - ground wells and ground terminal bars
_____ Test ground rods or electrodes in electrical equipment
_____ Test main ground grind*
_____ Test electrical system neutral grounding*
_____ Test switchgear ground bus*
_____ Test motor control centers ground bus*
_____ Test switch racks ground*
_____ Test transformer ground*
_____ Test medium-voltage switch ground*
* Fall of potential method - record below

Resistance to Check
Type* Location of Ground Tested Notes
Ground Ohms Continuity

* Type codes: (1) Rod, (2) Loop, (3) Grid, (4) Equipment, (5) Other - Specify

Test method/instrument used:

Comments and notes:

Tester’s representative: Owner’s representative:

Date: Date:

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