Nov.

2016

E/E REVIEW CHECKLIST

ELECTRICAL
Reviewers should - Use Checklists when reviewing any type of
VA construction project for the following
disciplines:
Lighting
Power
ELV
Fire Alarm
Reviewers should - Insure that Submission is full in terms of
Schematic, Design Development,
Construction Documents, Specifications and
BOQ.
Reviewers should - Insure that every VA construction project is
in compliance with all life safety issues.
Reviewers should - Be aware that these checklists are not allinclusive but only provide minimum review
items.

E/E CHECKLIST
TITLE________________________________PROJECT NO.________________
LOCATION___________________________________DATE________________
REVIEWED BY_____________________________________________________
ORGANIZATION___________________________________________________

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR REVIEWERS

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ELECTRICAL REVIEW
The reviewer should be thoroughly familiar with the following standards before conducting a
design review.
1. NFPA 101
2.

NFPA 70

3.

NFPA 72

4.

BS 7671

5.

QCS 2014

6.

KAHRAMAA REGULATIONS

7.

OOREDOO REGULATIONS

8.

QCDD REGULATIONS

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E/E CHECKLIST
TITLE________________________________PROJECT NO.________________
LOCATION___________________________________DATE________________
REVIEWED BY_____________________________________________________
ORGANIZATION___________________________________________________

SCHEMATICS
ELECTRICAL REVIEW
NO.
1

COMMENTS/
YES/NO/NA

ITEM
POWER
a. MV room, TX room and LV room architecture
b. Generator room spacing
c. Surge protection on each LVP
d. Protection and cabling sizes on each LVP
e. REF relay on each LVP
f. Under voltage relay on each LVP
g. kWh meter on each LVP
h. Interface with power factor corrector from each LVP
i. Verification of voltage drop on each outgoing
j. Coordinate drawings with other technical and architectural
disciplines
k. Socket circuits shall be ring with 30mA ELCB protection

LIGHTING
a. Circuits shall not exceed 1800W
b. 30mA ELCB protection for lighting in wet areas
c. Ballasts shall be electronic
d. Follow Kahramaa tarsheed requirements

FIRE ALARM
a. Coverage above false ceiling
b. Coverage in case of drop greater than 460mm
c. Smoked detection to be spaced at least 910mm from air grills
d.

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E/E CHECKLIST
TITLE________________________________PROJECT NO.________________
LOCATION___________________________________DATE________________
REVIEWED BY_____________________________________________________
ORGANIZATION___________________________________________________

SCHEMATICS
ELECTRICAL REVIEW
NO.
3
4

COMMENTS/
YES/NO/NA

ITEM
Compliance with Kahramaa Regulations

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E/E CHECKLIST
TITLE________________________________PROJECT NO.________________
LOCATION___________________________________DATE________________
REVIEWED BY_____________________________________________________
ORGANIZATION___________________________________________________

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
ELECTRICAL REVIEW
COMMENTS/
YES/NO/NA

NO.

ITEM

All electrical rooms, transformer vaults and closets shall not be located
directly below showers, laboratories, kitchens, dishwashing areas or
other areas where water service is provided. Pipe containing liquids or
gases shall not pass through these rooms. See Physical Security Design
Manual.
Compliance To NEC
a. Requirements for Essential Electrical system distribution follow
NEC 517-30/517-40
b. Receptacles, mounting heights as required in different areas (see
Electrical Design Manual)
c. Raceways required in Fluoroscopic, Radiographic and Deep
Therapy rooms (see Electrical Design Manual).
d. Raceway systems as required in Electrical Design Manual.
(1) All wiring shall be installed in raceways.
(2) Underground raceways shall be encased in concrete.
Alarms: Nonflammable medical gas and medical- surgical vacuum
systems. See NFPA 99.
a. Master alarm panels required at the telephone switchboard and
engineering control center or boiler plant.
b. Area alarms provided at nurses stations where medical gas
systems are installed.

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E/E CHECKLIST
TITLE________________________________PROJECT NO.________________
LOCATION___________________________________DATE________________
REVIEWED BY_____________________________________________________
ORGANIZATION___________________________________________________

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
ELECTRICAL REVIEW
COMMENTS/
YES/NO/NA

NO.

ITEM

Miscellaneous Alarms, such as Blood Bank refrigeration, Medical Gas

System Alarm and others.
Electrical sub-metering equipment as required by the Electrical
Specifications, and sustainability requirements.
Lightning Protection System: See IEC
Fire Alarm Systems: See NFPA 72
Coordinate drawings with other technical disciplines

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A/E CHECKLIST
TITLE________________________________PROJECT NO.________________
LOCATION___________________________________DATE________________
REVIEWED BY_____________________________________________________
ORGANIZATION___________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
ELECTRICAL REVIEW
COMMENTS/
YES/NO/NA

NO.

ITEM

Requirements for Essential and Standby Electrical System distribution;

follow Electrical Design Manual.
Receptacles, mounting heights as required in different areas (see
Kahramaa regulations).
Raceways required in Fluoroscopic, Radiographic and Deep Therapy
rooms (see Electrical Design Manual).
Raceway systems (see Electrical Design Manual):
a. Install all wiring in raceways.
b. Encase underground raceways in concrete.
Alarms: Nonflammable medical gas and medical- surgical vacuum
systems (see Electrical Design Manual) and NFPA 99:
a. Master alarm panels required at the Telephone Console Room
and Engineering Control Center.
b. Area alarms provided at nurses stations where medical gas
systems are installed.
Miscellaneous Alarm Systems (see Electrical Design Manual): Blood
Bank refrigeration, Medical Gas System Alarm and others.
Lightning Protection System: (see Electrical Design Manual).

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E/E CHECKLIST
TITLE________________________________PROJECT NO.________________
LOCATION___________________________________DATE________________
REVIEWED BY_____________________________________________________
ORGANIZATION___________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
ELECTRICAL REVIEW
NO.
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11

COMMENTS/
YES/NO/NA

ITEM
Fire Alarm Systems: See Fire Protection Design Manual
Coordinate drawings with other technical disciplines
Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application Guide and
applicable National CAD Standard modules