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Free substation drawing register checklist

Use this browser-only checklist to prepare a substation drawing register. It checks sheet identity, revisions, source inputs, review status and issue history. It does not approve engineering design.

Updated September 28, 2026

Working checklist

Drawing register readiness

Tick each control supported by the current register.

0/6controls ready

Every sheet has a stable number and titleUse the project numbering convention.Current and superseded revisions are visibleDo not overwrite the issue history.Source inputs are recordedList markups, schedules and vendor files.Review status and owner are clearAssign every open comment.Native and PDF issue files are linkedCheck the actual released set.Engineering sign-off route is clearThe registered engineer approves design.

What should be retained?

Keep the register with the issue record and source list. An unchecked control should become an action before issue.

Register evidence
Area	Evidence	Owner
Identity	Sheet list	Document control
Source	Markup register	Drafter
Review	Comment log	Engineer
Issue	Transmittal	Project team

Common questions

What else should the bid team know?

Does completion approve the set?

No. It checks document-control readiness.

Does it store drawing files?

No. The checklist runs in the browser.

Who performs engineering sign-off?

The responsible registered engineer on the job.

Primary sources

IEEE C2-2023 National Electrical Safety CodeIEEE Standards Association
IEC 61936-1:2021International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC 60617 Graphical Symbols for DiagramsInternational Electrotechnical Commission
29 CFR 1910.269Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Need a checked deliverable?

Need the live register checked?

Send the drawing list, revision record and source files for a drafting review.

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