Printable buyer checklist

Electrician conversation checklist

Questions to take to an electrician or permitting authority, not wiring instructions.

Electrician conversation checklist — printed from MiniSplitFinder

Bring the exact model numbers, nameplate data, and manufacturer manual. Source: MRCOOL installation and owner manual
Ask which adopted electrical code and permit rules apply at the property. Source: NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
Ask whether the existing service and panel can support the selected equipment. Source: NFPA 70 National Electrical Code Source: MRCOOL installation and owner manual
Confirm voltage, minimum circuit ampacity, maximum overcurrent protection, disconnect, grounding, and inspection requirements from the model documentation and code. Source: MRCOOL installation and owner manual Source: NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
Confirm who supplies permits, labels, disconnect equipment, and final inspection records. Source: NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
Keep the permit and inspection outcome with the equipment file. Source: NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

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