What is electrical trim-out?

Installing devices, fixtures and the panel's breakers after drywall and paint, then testing every circuit.

What should be tested?

Every receptacle, switch, fixture, GFCI, AFCI and alarm.

What is an electrical final?

The inspection that signs off the electrical permit after trim-out.

What should the owner be shown?

The panel, how to reset GFCI devices and where the alarms are.

Electrical Trim-Out Checklist: Devices, Fixtures and Final

What this checklist covers

Trim-out is where a crooked plate or a dead outlet gets noticed by the owner. Test every device, not a sample. A labeled panel directory is the detail inspectors and owners both look for.

How to use it

Tick each item as you go. The sheet saves in this browser, so you can close the page and come back. Print a blank copy for the truck, or fill it in on your phone and print or save it as a PDF for the customer at the end.

With Koira: Invoices on the spot

Tap done and Koira sends the invoice with a pay link, and the customer can pay at the door by card or phone wallet. The photos and notes stay on the job for next time.

Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.

Electrical trim-out checklist