SWITCHBOARDS (GENERAL)

Maintenance Frequency
Description Comment Daily Monthly
Arrange with the Principal to carry out the
.01 maintenance to minimise interference to the
tenants.

Inspect and make visual observation on all

.02
switchboards associated with the system.

Check the current on each of the circuits and

submains. All phases shall be reasonably
.03 balanced. Record all readings in the log book
and compare with previous readings for
abnormality.

Report any abnormality and/or unsafe items

.05 found during the maintenance to the Principal
in writing.

Carry out a thermographic survey of each

.06
switchboard and report findings.

Report to include:
Colour printouts of the thermographic survey
results.
Photographs of the thermographically surveyed
areas.

Computer generated results in an easy to read

format, such as tabular and graphical.

Technical evaluation of the results including

recommendations.

Record and rectify any defect or hot spot

identified during the thermographic survey. Any
.07 part or whole of faulty switchboard can only be
isolated for service in consultation with the
Building Engineer and after hours.

Check each functional unit on the switchboard

.08
for abnormal heating and/or defects.

Check each final subcircuits/submains from the

switchboards up to the mechanical
.09
switchboard, fire panel, EWIS panel etc. and
repair any defects found.
quency
Quarterly H Yearly Yearly NOTES
x

x
x

x
DISTRIBUTION BOARDS
Maintenance Frequency
Description Comment Daily Monthly
1. Check for physical and mechanical
Distribution damage, touch up paintwork after
board removing signs of corrosion. Check
case. that door can be securely closed.

2. Cable Check condition and inspect for signs

insulation. of overheating.

3. Fuse a) check for damage,

carriers
and
M.C.B.s
b) check rating(s),
c) check free operation of m.c.b.
mechanisms,

d) check for evidence of overheating.

4. Circuit charts. Check for accuracy of descriptions.

Ensure labels are securely fixed to
5. Cable exterior of door.
Check all phase, neutral and earth
termination connections and termination.
s.
6. Conduit Check for tightness.
and cable
gland
termination
7. R.C.D.s. Check operation via test button.

Test with approved R.C.D. tester.

quency
Quarterly H Yearly Yearly NOTES
x If moisture present check
source and report.

x If possible identify cause of

overheating and report.

x Ensure fuses are not 'blown'.

Replace with correct rating as
per schedule if necessary.

x
x

x Renew where necessary.

*responsibility for this check

should be agreed with the
x client.
x Operation should be within 200
milliseconds at rated current
output or within 40 milliseconds
at 5 times the rated current.