The visual duty-holder Sweeps for fixed electrical assets — street lighting, EV charging, and the boards and enclosures that feed them. These are the routine layer that sits alongside the periodic EICR and certified testing a competent contractor does, not instead of it.

Before you use this checklist: you don't build these — they're built in and matched to your assets. To put one on someone's phone, create an inspection (or a job) on the asset and pick the checklist. A checklist only appears for the right asset type. See How to Use a Checklist.
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Distribution Board Sweep

Covers: Distribution Board. recommended monthly.

CONDITION
Overall Condition
GoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Overall assessment of the asset at the end of the inspection. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
01 Enclosure / Housing
OKN/AEnclosure damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Inspect the enclosure / housing for cracks, dents, deformation, missing sections or heat distortion.
02 Door / Cover Secure
OKN/ACover insecure
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the door or cover is present, closes fully and is secured / locked so live parts are enclosed.
03 Circuit Identification
OKN/ACircuit labelling missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check circuits / ways are identified and a legible circuit schedule or directory is present.
04 Isolation / Main Switch
OKN/AIsolation switch faulty
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the local isolator / main switch is present, accessible, identifiable and operates.
05 RCD Test Button
OKN/ARCD test failed
ⓘ Guidance
Operate the RCD / RCBO test button and confirm it trips and resets correctly.
06 Cabling & Connections
OKN/ACable or connection damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check visible cabling, flex, glanded tails and connections for cuts, chafing, loose terminations or melted insulation.
07 Warning Labels & Notices
OKN/ASafety label missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check danger / voltage warning labels and any required notices are present and legible.
08 Overheating Signs
OKN/AOverheating signs
ⓘ Guidance
Look and smell for scorching, discolouration, melted plastic or burning odour indicating overheating.
09 Water & Moisture
OKN/AWater ingress
ⓘ Guidance
Assess for moisture ingress, standing water, condensation or failed seals inside the enclosure.
10 Earthing & Bonding
OKN/AEarth or bonding defective
ⓘ Guidance
Verify earth and bonding connections are present, secure and free from corrosion.
11 Exposed Live Parts
OKN/AExposed live parts
ⓘ Guidance
Check for broken accessories, missing covers or any exposed live conductors or terminals.
12 EICR Certificate In Date
OKN/AEICR overdue
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the current Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is on file and in date.
13 Safe Access
OKN/AAccess obstructed
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the asset can be reached and operated safely and its working space is clear and unobstructed.

EV Charging Point Sweep

Covers: Buggy Charging Station, EV Charging Point. recommended weekly.

CONDITION
Overall Condition
GoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Overall assessment of the asset at the end of the inspection. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
01 Charging Unit Body
OKN/ACharging unit damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Inspect the charging unit body / pedestal for damage, and confirm it is clean and free from debris.
02 Charge Cable & Connector
OKN/ACharge cable or connector damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the tethered charging cable and connector for cuts, exposed conductors, cracked housing or bent pins.
03 Display & Indicators
OKN/ADisplay or indicators faulty
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the display screen and status indicator lights are operational and readable.
04 Charging Bay
OKN/ACharging bay obstructed
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the charging bay is clear, safe, accessible and its markings are visible.
05 User Signage & Instructions
OKN/ASignage missing or illegible
ⓘ Guidance
Check user signage and operating / safety instructions are present, visible and legible.
06 Cabling & Connections
OKN/ACable or connection damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check visible cabling, flex, glanded tails and connections for cuts, chafing, loose terminations or melted insulation.
07 Cable Entries & Glands
OKN/ACable entry unsealed
ⓘ Guidance
Check cable entries, glands and blanking plates are intact and sealed against ingress and vermin.
08 Earthing & Bonding
OKN/AEarth or bonding defective
ⓘ Guidance
Verify earth and bonding connections are present, secure and free from corrosion.
09 Overheating Signs
OKN/AOverheating signs
ⓘ Guidance
Look and smell for scorching, discolouration, melted plastic or burning odour indicating overheating.
10 Water & Moisture
OKN/AWater ingress
ⓘ Guidance
Assess for moisture ingress, standing water, condensation or failed seals inside the enclosure.
11 Corrosion
OKN/ACorrosion present
ⓘ Guidance
Inspect enclosure, fixings and terminations for rust, oxidisation or corrosion.
12 Exposed Live Parts
OKN/AExposed live parts
ⓘ Guidance
Check for broken accessories, missing covers or any exposed live conductors or terminals.
13 Emergency Stop / Isolation
OKN/AEmergency stop inaccessible
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm any emergency stop / local isolation is present, identified and accessible.
14 Vandalism & Tampering
OKN/AVandalism or tampering
ⓘ Guidance
Look for signs of vandalism, forced entry, unauthorised connections or tampering.
15 Service Availability
OKN/ACharge point out of service
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the charging point is in service and available for use (not faulted or locked out).

Electrical Cabinet Sweep

Covers: Electrical Cabinet. recommended monthly.

CONDITION
Overall Condition
GoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Overall assessment of the asset at the end of the inspection. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
01 Enclosure / Housing
OKN/AEnclosure damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Inspect the enclosure / housing for cracks, dents, deformation, missing sections or heat distortion.
02 Door / Cover Secure
OKN/ACover insecure
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the door or cover is present, closes fully and is secured / locked so live parts are enclosed.
03 Warning Labels & Notices
OKN/ASafety label missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check danger / voltage warning labels and any required notices are present and legible.
04 Cabling & Connections
OKN/ACable or connection damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check visible cabling, flex, glanded tails and connections for cuts, chafing, loose terminations or melted insulation.
05 Cable Entries & Glands
OKN/ACable entry unsealed
ⓘ Guidance
Check cable entries, glands and blanking plates are intact and sealed against ingress and vermin.
06 Overheating Signs
OKN/AOverheating signs
ⓘ Guidance
Look and smell for scorching, discolouration, melted plastic or burning odour indicating overheating.
07 Water & Moisture
OKN/AWater ingress
ⓘ Guidance
Assess for moisture ingress, standing water, condensation or failed seals inside the enclosure.
08 Corrosion
OKN/ACorrosion present
ⓘ Guidance
Inspect enclosure, fixings and terminations for rust, oxidisation or corrosion.
09 Earthing & Bonding
OKN/AEarth or bonding defective
ⓘ Guidance
Verify earth and bonding connections are present, secure and free from corrosion.
10 Exposed Live Parts
OKN/AExposed live parts
ⓘ Guidance
Check for broken accessories, missing covers or any exposed live conductors or terminals.
11 Vandalism & Tampering
OKN/AVandalism or tampering
ⓘ Guidance
Look for signs of vandalism, forced entry, unauthorised connections or tampering.
12 Safe Access
OKN/AAccess obstructed
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the asset can be reached and operated safely and its working space is clear and unobstructed.

Fixed Electrical Installation Sweep

Covers: Fixed Electrical Installation. recommended monthly.

CONDITION
Overall Condition
GoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Overall assessment of the asset at the end of the inspection. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
01 Warning Labels & Notices
OKN/ASafety label missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check danger / voltage warning labels and any required notices are present and legible.
02 Circuit Identification
OKN/ACircuit labelling missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check circuits / ways are identified and a legible circuit schedule or directory is present.
03 Cabling & Connections
OKN/ACable or connection damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check visible cabling, flex, glanded tails and connections for cuts, chafing, loose terminations or melted insulation.
04 Cable Entries & Glands
OKN/ACable entry unsealed
ⓘ Guidance
Check cable entries, glands and blanking plates are intact and sealed against ingress and vermin.
05 Overheating Signs
OKN/AOverheating signs
ⓘ Guidance
Look and smell for scorching, discolouration, melted plastic or burning odour indicating overheating.
06 Water & Moisture
OKN/AWater ingress
ⓘ Guidance
Assess for moisture ingress, standing water, condensation or failed seals inside the enclosure.
07 Exposed Live Parts
OKN/AExposed live parts
ⓘ Guidance
Check for broken accessories, missing covers or any exposed live conductors or terminals.
08 Isolation / Main Switch
OKN/AIsolation switch faulty
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the local isolator / main switch is present, accessible, identifiable and operates.
09 Earthing & Bonding
OKN/AEarth or bonding defective
ⓘ Guidance
Verify earth and bonding connections are present, secure and free from corrosion.
10 EICR Certificate In Date
OKN/AEICR overdue
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the current Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is on file and in date.
11 Safe Access
OKN/AAccess obstructed
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the asset can be reached and operated safely and its working space is clear and unobstructed.

RCD Sweep

Covers: RCD. recommended monthly.

CONDITION
Overall Condition
GoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Overall assessment of the asset at the end of the inspection. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
01 RCD Test Button
OKN/ARCD test failed
ⓘ Guidance
Operate the RCD / RCBO test button and confirm it trips and resets correctly.
02 Circuit Identification
OKN/ACircuit labelling missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check circuits / ways are identified and a legible circuit schedule or directory is present.
03 Door / Cover Secure
OKN/ACover insecure
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the door or cover is present, closes fully and is secured / locked so live parts are enclosed.
04 Warning Labels & Notices
OKN/ASafety label missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check danger / voltage warning labels and any required notices are present and legible.
05 Overheating Signs
OKN/AOverheating signs
ⓘ Guidance
Look and smell for scorching, discolouration, melted plastic or burning odour indicating overheating.
06 Exposed Live Parts
OKN/AExposed live parts
ⓘ Guidance
Check for broken accessories, missing covers or any exposed live conductors or terminals.
07 EICR Certificate In Date
OKN/AEICR overdue
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the current Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is on file and in date.
08 Safe Access
OKN/AAccess obstructed
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the asset can be reached and operated safely and its working space is clear and unobstructed.

Street Light Sweep

Covers: Decorative Street Light, Flood Light, LED Street Light, Smart Lights, Street Light. recommended monthly.

CONDITION
Overall Condition
GoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Overall assessment of the asset at the end of the inspection. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
01 Safe Access
OKN/AAccess obstructed
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the asset can be reached and operated safely and its working space is clear and unobstructed.
02 Column / Mounting
OKN/AColumn or mount unstable
ⓘ Guidance
Check the column, bracket or mounting for lean, movement, cracking or corrosion at the base.
03 Base Hatch / Door
OKN/ABase hatch insecure
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the column base inspection hatch / door is present, closed and secured against access to live parts.
04 Lantern / Luminaire
OKN/ALuminaire damaged or loose
ⓘ Guidance
Inspect the lantern / luminaire head for damage, insecurity or water staining.
05 Lens / Diffuser
OKN/ALens cracked or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the lens / diffuser / bowl for cracks, discolouration, missing sections or trapped water.
06 Light Output
OKN/ALamp not operating
ⓘ Guidance
Confirm the unit illuminates correctly when energised, with no flickering, dim or failed lamp / LED.
07 Photocell / Control Gear
OKN/APhotocell or control gear faulty
ⓘ Guidance
Check the photocell / control gear switches the unit on and off appropriately (no day-burning).
08 Cabling & Connections
OKN/ACable or connection damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check visible cabling, flex, glanded tails and connections for cuts, chafing, loose terminations or melted insulation.
09 Cable Entries & Glands
OKN/ACable entry unsealed
ⓘ Guidance
Check cable entries, glands and blanking plates are intact and sealed against ingress and vermin.
10 Earthing & Bonding
OKN/AEarth or bonding defective
ⓘ Guidance
Verify earth and bonding connections are present, secure and free from corrosion.
11 Warning Labels & Notices
OKN/ASafety label missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check danger / voltage warning labels and any required notices are present and legible.
12 Overheating Signs
OKN/AOverheating signs
ⓘ Guidance
Look and smell for scorching, discolouration, melted plastic or burning odour indicating overheating.
13 Water & Moisture
OKN/AWater ingress
ⓘ Guidance
Assess for moisture ingress, standing water, condensation or failed seals inside the enclosure.
14 Corrosion
OKN/ACorrosion present
ⓘ Guidance
Inspect enclosure, fixings and terminations for rust, oxidisation or corrosion.
15 Exposed Live Parts
OKN/AExposed live parts
ⓘ Guidance
Check for broken accessories, missing covers or any exposed live conductors or terminals.
16 Vandalism & Tampering
OKN/AVandalism or tampering
ⓘ Guidance
Look for signs of vandalism, forced entry, unauthorised connections or tampering.

Using these checklists in Civic.ly

Every checklist here is built into Civic.ly as a standard template — you don't recreate it. Add the asset, create the inspection or job (standalone or via a routine), pick the checklist, and it appears on the assigned person's phone, with any fault raising a defect automatically. New to this? See How to Use a Checklist.

Common Questions

No — they're the routine visual checks a duty-holder makes between statutory inspections. Fixed-wiring EICRs and certified testing still have to be done by a competent contractor.

PAT and plug-in appliances aren't covered here — this is for fixed electrical infrastructure. Portable appliances use the general Simple Checklist.