Electrical Inspection Photo Checklist
What to capture before rough-in, cover-up, service, and final inspection.
Photos are not just proof that work was completed. The right photos help answer questions later,
support inspection records, reduce callbacks, document changes, and protect the company when important
electrical details get covered up.
Use this checklist before drywall, before cover-up, during service work, after corrections, and whenever
important electrical work may be difficult to see later.
Job Information
Inspection Type
1. Start With Location Proof
Before taking close-up photos, capture photos that show where the work is located.
2. Rough-In Electrical Photos
Capture rough-in work before insulation, drywall, or other cover-up.
3. Close-Up Code Detail Photos
Take close-ups of anything an inspector, GC, or owner may ask about later.
4. Panel, Service, and Meter Photos
Use this section for service upgrades, new panels, subpanels, meter work, or major electrical changes.
5. Room-by-Room Photo Pass
Use this for residential rough-in, remodels, custom homes, additions, and tenant improvements.
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Bedrooms
Garage / Exterior
Attic / Crawl / Basement
6. Change Order / Owner Request Photos
Use photos to document changes before and after work is completed.
7. Correction / Reinspection Photos
When correcting an issue, document the full story.
8. Final Inspection / Completion Photos
Capture final finished conditions.
9. Simple Field Update
Use this after photos are captured.
Recommended Photo Flow
- Address / location photo
- Wide room or work-area photo
- Medium photo of the installation
- Close-up of important details
- Final photo after completion
- Short field note explaining what was done
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