LV Power, Control and Telecom/Instrument Cables Checklist

  1. Confirm the cable type is as per cable schedule and drawings.
  2. Confirm the cable identification and core markers are correct at each end, and at all transits (if applicable).
  3. Bending radius and stretch prevention is according to specification and the gland is not stressed by the cable.
  4. Cable glands are the correct type and size as per cable schedule and installed as per specification.
  5. Confirm gland earth bonding is correct to design specification.
  6. Ensure gland plates for single core cables are non-magnetic.
  7. Check terminations and earth connections are tight and correct.
  8. Ensure the correct size of crimp connector has been used.
  9. Confirm there is no visible damage and that the cable is mechanically protected, and supported as per installation specification.
  10. Cable suitably fastened according to specification.
  11. Confirm the spare cores and screens are made off correctly and earthed in accordance with the drawings and specification.
  12. Confirm cable routing and segregation is in accordance with the specification.
  13. Confirm cable screening (shielding) as per specification.
  14. For fieldbus cables record cable installed length. (__________m)
  15. Installation drawings have been “Red Lined” as per the project completions procedure.

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