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Checklist · QC-ELC-CHK-002
Distribution Board Installation Checklist
31 checkpoints across 6 sections. During DB installation, before energization, and during pre-commissioning inspections
31 Checkpoints
6 Sections
Per distribution board installation
QC Engineer, Electrical Supervisor

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. DB MOUNTING & ENCLOSURE
A1DB is mounted on non-combustible surface (concrete/tiled wall); height of main switch 1.5-2.0 m from floor
Acceptance: Main switch center between 1.5-2.0 m from floor, mounted on non-combustible surface
Cl. 9.2.1 — Mounting height and location
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2DB enclosure is robust, properly secured to wall, and not easily movable
Acceptance: Bolts/fasteners tight, enclosure does not shift when pushed, rated for load
Cl. 9.2.2 — Mounting security
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3DB enclosure is properly ventilated; air vents are unobstructed and protected from moisture
Acceptance: Vents clear, no dust/debris blocking airflow, moisture guards in place if required
Cl. 9.2.3 — Ventilation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4DB door is self-closing, properly hinged, and closes completely
Acceptance: Door closes securely, hinge pins tight, no gaps when closed
Cl. 9.3.1 — Access control
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A5Enclosure material is non-metallic or, if metallic, properly grounded (Earth resistance ≤ 0.5 Ω)
Acceptance: Non-metallic enclosure; if metallic, earth bond verified with mega-ohm meter ≤ 0.5 Ω
Cl. 8.3.3 — Earth continuity
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A6All unused cable/connector entries are sealed or capped to prevent pest/moisture ingress
Acceptance: All entry holes sealed, caps/plugs in place, no gaps visible
Cl. 9.2.4 — Sealing
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. MAIN SWITCH & ISOLATION
B1Main switch/isolator is rated for load current and has visible break (break-before-make design)
Acceptance: Switch rating ≥ design load current, visible 3mm break between contacts
Cl. 9.3.2 — Main switch rating
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Main switch OFF position is clearly marked (OFF = down/left as per standard)
Acceptance: OFF/ON positions clearly marked, OFF position up/left when switch is in down position
Cl. 9.3.3 — Switch labeling
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Main switch is accessible and operable; mechanical lock (if fitted) functions correctly
Acceptance: Switch operates smoothly, lock engages/disengages, no sticking
Cl. 9.3.4 — Operability
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Main switch is positioned before (upstream of) all protective devices (MCBs/RCBOs)
Acceptance: Main switch controls all circuits, located at top/front of DB, all MCBs downstream
Cl. 9.4.1 — Circuit protection order
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. PROTECTIVE DEVICES (MCBs/RCBOs)
C1All MCBs are properly sized per load current and trip current (In) matches circuit requirement
Acceptance: MCB rating: In ≥ design load current, trip curve matches load type (B/C/D as required)
Cl. 9.4.2 — MCB rating
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) / RCD is fitted for final circuits with sensitivity 30 mA
Acceptance: ELCB/RCD present for all final circuits, rated 30 mA, tripping threshold verified
Cl. 9.4.3 — Residual current protection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3All MCBs are firmly seated in DIN rail and latching mechanism is secure
Acceptance: MCBs seated fully, no gaps, latch audible click when inserted, no movement
Cl. 9.4.4 — Device installation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Each MCB is labeled with circuit name/reference and is clearly identified
Acceptance: Labels on MCB or circuit schedule, circuit name matches design drawings
Cl. 9.4.5 — Circuit identification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C5Test button on ELCB is operational; pressing TEST button trips ELCB
Acceptance: TEST button press causes ELCB to trip immediately, MCB cannot be closed while tripped
Cl. 9.4.6 — ELCB function test
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C6Spare capacity exists in DB for future connections (minimum 20% spare MCB positions)
Acceptance: Minimum 20% of MCB positions unoccupied, DIN rail has space for future expansion
Cl. 9.2.5 — Design capacity
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C7No double-pole protection on neutral; neutral is connected to neutral bar only
Acceptance: Neutral bar separate, only single-pole MCBs on phases, neutral not switched
Cl. 9.4.7 — Neutral protection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. DB MOUNTING & ENCLOSURE
A1DB is mounted on non-combustible surface (concrete/tiled wall); height of main switch 1.5-2.0 m from floor
Cl. 9.2.1 — Mounting height and location (IS 732)
Main switch center between 1.5-2.0 m from floor, mounted on non-combustible surface
OKNCNAHOLD
A2DB enclosure is robust, properly secured to wall, and not easily movable
Cl. 9.2.2 — Mounting security (IS 732)
Bolts/fasteners tight, enclosure does not shift when pushed, rated for load
OKNCNAHOLD
A3DB enclosure is properly ventilated; air vents are unobstructed and protected from moisture
Cl. 9.2.3 — Ventilation (IS 732)
Vents clear, no dust/debris blocking airflow, moisture guards in place if required
OKNCNAHOLD
A4DB door is self-closing, properly hinged, and closes completely
Cl. 9.3.1 — Access control (IS 732)
Door closes securely, hinge pins tight, no gaps when closed
OKNCNAHOLD
A5Enclosure material is non-metallic or, if metallic, properly grounded (Earth resistance ≤ 0.5 Ω)
Cl. 8.3.3 — Earth continuity (IS 3043)
Non-metallic enclosure; if metallic, earth bond verified with mega-ohm meter ≤ 0.5 Ω
OKNCNAHOLD
A6All unused cable/connector entries are sealed or capped to prevent pest/moisture ingress
Cl. 9.2.4 — Sealing (IS 732)
All entry holes sealed, caps/plugs in place, no gaps visible
OKNCNAHOLD
B. MAIN SWITCH & ISOLATION
B1Main switch/isolator is rated for load current and has visible break (break-before-make design)
Cl. 9.3.2 — Main switch rating (IS 732)
Switch rating ≥ design load current, visible 3mm break between contacts
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Main switch OFF position is clearly marked (OFF = down/left as per standard)
Cl. 9.3.3 — Switch labeling (IS 732)
OFF/ON positions clearly marked, OFF position up/left when switch is in down position
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Main switch is accessible and operable; mechanical lock (if fitted) functions correctly
Cl. 9.3.4 — Operability (IS 732)
Switch operates smoothly, lock engages/disengages, no sticking
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Main switch is positioned before (upstream of) all protective devices (MCBs/RCBOs)
Cl. 9.4.1 — Circuit protection order (IS 732)
Main switch controls all circuits, located at top/front of DB, all MCBs downstream
OKNCNAHOLD
C. PROTECTIVE DEVICES (MCBs/RCBOs)
C1All MCBs are properly sized per load current and trip current (In) matches circuit requirement
Cl. 9.4.2 — MCB rating (IS 732)
MCB rating: In ≥ design load current, trip curve matches load type (B/C/D as required)
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) / RCD is fitted for final circuits with sensitivity 30 mA
Cl. 9.4.3 — Residual current protection (IS 732)
ELCB/RCD present for all final circuits, rated 30 mA, tripping threshold verified
OKNCNAHOLD
C3All MCBs are firmly seated in DIN rail and latching mechanism is secure
Cl. 9.4.4 — Device installation (IS 732)
MCBs seated fully, no gaps, latch audible click when inserted, no movement
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Each MCB is labeled with circuit name/reference and is clearly identified
Cl. 9.4.5 — Circuit identification (IS 732)
Labels on MCB or circuit schedule, circuit name matches design drawings
OKNCNAHOLD
C5Test button on ELCB is operational; pressing TEST button trips ELCB
Cl. 9.4.6 — ELCB function test (IS 732)
TEST button press causes ELCB to trip immediately, MCB cannot be closed while tripped
OKNCNAHOLD
C6Spare capacity exists in DB for future connections (minimum 20% spare MCB positions)
Cl. 9.2.5 — Design capacity (IS 732)
Minimum 20% of MCB positions unoccupied, DIN rail has space for future expansion
OKNCNAHOLD
C7No double-pole protection on neutral; neutral is connected to neutral bar only
Cl. 9.4.7 — Neutral protection (IS 732)
Neutral bar separate, only single-pole MCBs on phases, neutral not switched
OKNCNAHOLD
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