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Commissioning checklist template for installers

A per-product commissioning checklist for solar PV, battery, EV charger and building services installers: identify the product, run the pre-checks, record each test and reading, and sign it off.

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What should a commissioning checklist include?

A commissioning checklist should identify the product (location, make, model, serial, rating and any network details), confirm the pre-commissioning checks, record each test with its result and any readings with units, show what was done about failures and the retest, and end with the engineer's and witness's signatures. Follow the tests your standard, commissioning plan or manufacturer specifies.

Last updated . Facts checked on 30 September 2026 against Approved Document L Volume 2, Section 8 and MCS MIS 3002: The Solar PV Installation Standard, issue 6.0.

Who uses it

Commissioning engineers and installers testing each product they have fitted, such as an inverter, battery or charge point, often with a client, consultant or main contractor witnessing.

When

Once installation and pre-commissioning checks are complete, before the system is handed over, and again for any retest after a fail.

In Integrio

Build it once in the Form Builder (Office User), attach it to projects, and your team fills it in on iOS or Android, offline if needed.

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Commissioning checklist template for installers

A per-product commissioning checklist for solar PV, battery, EV charger and building services installers: identify the product, run the pre-checks, record each test and reading, and sign it off.

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The template

What's in the commissioning checklist?

6 sections and 32 fields. Copy them into any format, print this page, or set the form up in Integrio.

  1. 1.Product and location

    Enough to find the product again and know exactly what was tested.

    1. 1.1

      Project and siteRequired

      Text
    2. 1.2

      Building, floor and roomRequired

      Text
    3. 1.3

      Position

      e.g. roof array B string 3, car park bay 12, plant room panel 3.

      Text
    4. 1.4

      SystemRequired

      • Solar PV
      • Battery storage
      • EV charging
      • Electrical
      • BMS and controls
      • Fire and security
      • IoT and sensors
      • IT and networking
      • Other
      Dropdown
    5. 1.5

      Product typeRequired

      e.g. inverter, battery module, charge point, controller, sensor.

      Text
    6. 1.6

      Make and modelRequired

      Text
    7. 1.7

      Serial numberRequired

      Text
    8. 1.8

      Rating

      e.g. 50 kW inverter, 100 kWh battery, 22 kW charger.

      Text
    9. 1.9

      Asset tag or label reference

      Text

  2. 2.Network and configuration

    Skip for products with no network connection. Inverters, batteries, charge points and controllers often have one.

    1. 2.1

      Is the product networked?Required

      • Yes
      • No
      Yes / No
    2. 2.2

      IP address

      ↳ Shown when “Is the product networked?” is Yes

      Text
    3. 2.3

      MAC address

      ↳ Shown when “Is the product networked?” is Yes

      Text
    4. 2.4

      VLAN and switch port

      e.g. VLAN 30, SW-02 port 17, or 4G router.

      ↳ Shown when “Is the product networked?” is Yes

      Text
    5. 2.5

      Firmware version

      Text

  3. 3.Pre-commissioning checks

    Done before powering up or testing function.

    1. 3.1

      Pre-commissioning checksRequired

      CheckPassFailN/A
      Installed to drawings and specification○○○
      Mounted securely, fixings correct○○○
      Cabling terminated and labelled both ends○○○
      Power supply correct and protected○○○
      Product and isolators labelled to the schedule○○○
      No visible damage○○○
      Manufacturer's installation checks done○○○
      Checklist grid
    2. 3.2

      Pre-check notes

      Anything failed above, and what was done about it.

      Notes

  4. 4.Functional tests and readings

    Use the tests your standard, commissioning plan or the manufacturer specifies for this product.

    1. 4.1

      Test procedure or plan reference

      e.g. commissioning plan section, BS EN 62446-1 test report, or manufacturer's procedure.

      Text
    2. 4.2

      Tests carried outRequired

      One line per test: what was done and what was expected.

      Notes
    3. 4.3

      Key reading

      Record the unit alongside, e.g. string voltage, insulation resistance or setpoint.

      Reading
    4. 4.4

      Reading unit

      e.g. V, A, MΩ, kW, °C.

      Text
    5. 4.5

      Photo of the installed product and its labelRequired

      Photo
    6. 4.6

      ResultRequired

      • Pass
      • Fail
      Pass / Fail

  5. 5.Failures and retest

    1. 5.1

      What failed

      ↳ Shown when Result is Fail

      Notes
    2. 5.2

      Remedial action

      ↳ Shown when Result is Fail

      • Fixed and retested
      • Part ordered
      • Another trade to fix
      • Design query raised
      Choose one
    3. 5.3

      Retest result

      ↳ Shown when Remedial action is Fixed and retested

      • Pass
      • Fail
      Pass / Fail
    4. 5.4

      Retest date

      ↳ Shown when Remedial action is Fixed and retested

      Date

  6. 6.Sign-off

    The product isn't commissioned until someone has put their name to it.

    1. 6.1

      Commissioning engineerRequired

      Text
    2. 6.2

      Date commissionedRequired

      Date
    3. 6.3

      Engineer signatureRequired

      Signature
    4. 6.4

      Witnessed?

      • Yes
      • No
      Yes / No
    5. 6.5

      Witness name and company

      ↳ Shown when Witnessed? is Yes

      Text
    6. 6.6

      Witness signature

      ↳ Shown when Witnessed? is Yes

      Signature

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From the field

How do you get the most from a commissioning checklist?

01

Capture the serial before it disappears

Record the serial while the product is still in reach. Once a panel is on the roof or an inverter is boxed in, nobody goes back for it.

02

Write the expected result, not just the test

“Check setpoint” can't fail. “Setpoint 21 °C, reads within 0.5 °C of reference” can, which is the point.

03

Keep the fail and the retest on one record

A fail followed by a clean retest is good evidence. A separate retest sheet with no link to the fail looks like something was hidden.

04

Book the witness before the test day

If the client or consultant must witness, agree the date and the products first. Retesting because nobody was there costs a day.

Frequently asked questions

What do people ask about the commissioning checklist?

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Is this commissioning checklist template free?

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Yes. Use the fields on this page however you like: print them, put them in a spreadsheet, or build them into Integrio so every product is tested the same way on a phone.

Is commissioning a legal requirement?

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For fixed building services in England, such as heating, hot water, air conditioning, mechanical ventilation, fixed lighting and their controls, yes. Under regulation 44 the installer must notify building control that commissioning followed an approved procedure. Approved Document L Volume 2 describes commissioning as testing and adjusting as necessary, following manufacturers' instructions. For MCS solar PV installs, MIS 3002 requires commissioning to a documented procedure, with inspection and testing to the IET Code of Practice. Other work is usually set by the contract and specification.

Sources: Building Regulations 2010, regulation 44, Approved Document L Volume 2, Section 8, MCS MIS 3002: The Solar PV Installation Standard, issue 6.0

Does this replace a commissioning plan?

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No. On larger jobs Approved Document L expects a commissioning plan naming the systems to test, the tests, the schedule, roles and documentation. BSRIA publishes a model plan (BG 8/2009). This checklist is the per-product record you fill in against that plan.

Sources: Approved Document L Volume 2, Section 8, BSRIA BG 8/2009 Model Commissioning Plan

Can I use one checklist for solar PV, batteries, EV chargers and building services?

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Yes. The system dropdown and the network section cover them all, and the tests section takes whatever your standard, plan or the manufacturer specifies. For MCS solar PV work, keep the completed checklists: MIS 3002 lists copies of all forms and checklists used to commission the system as part of the handover pack.

Source: MCS MIS 3002: The Solar PV Installation Standard, issue 6.0

How do I use this template in Integrio?

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Build it once in the Integrio Form Builder, which is on the Office User plan (£65 per user per month), and attach it to products so it must be completed before project sign-off. Engineers fill it in on the mobile app on the Field Service User plan (£15 per user per month), offline if needed, and it syncs when they're back online.

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