Document Profile
Earth Resistance Test Report
Testing & Inspection
Must Sight
Operational
Renewal Required
What It Proves
Earthing system resistance is within acceptable limits for personnel safety and equipment protection.
What to Verify
Test method (fall of potential preferred), resistance values below specification, all earth electrodes tested.
What to Check On-Site
Locate main earth pit. Check pit cover is accessible and not buried. Verify earth strip connections are intact and not corroded.
Used By Approvals
As Supporting
Electrical Load Sanction
Required
Document Details
Category
Testing & Inspection
Trust Level
Must Sight
Original document must be physically sighted and checked.
Disqualification Power
Medium
Who Issues
Electrical Contractor / Third Party
Typical Format
Test report with readings
Lifecycle Phase
Operational
Renewal
Yes — periodic renewal required
Non-Inferable
This document cannot be inferred from downstream certificates. Must be independently verified.
Document requirements may vary. Always confirm with the issuing authority.