Cathodic Protection System Installation Checklist

Installing a cathodic protection (CP) system requires careful planning, precise execution, and thorough documentation to prevent corrosion in buried or submerged metallic structures. This Cathodic Protection System Installation Checklist template provides construction and corrosion control professionals with a structured workflow for managing every critical step—from initial soil resistivity testing through final system commissioning.

Built for contractors, corrosion engineers, pipeline operators, and utilities managers, this template helps you document anode placement coordinates, calculate proper rectifier sizing, verify electrical connections, record soil resistivity measurements, and establish baseline monitoring protocols. By standardizing your CP installation process, you reduce the risk of system failures, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect valuable infrastructure investments.

Paperform makes it easy to create professional, mobile-friendly checklists that your field crews can complete on-site using any device. Conditional logic guides technicians through different installation scenarios (impressed current vs. sacrificial anode systems), while calculation fields automatically compute critical values like anode bed resistance and rectifier output requirements. Collect photos of installations, capture GPS coordinates, and gather digital signatures—all within a single, branded form.

Once your CP installation checklist is submitted, Stepper (stepper.io) can automatically route the data to your project management system, trigger quality assurance reviews, schedule follow-up inspections, and update asset management databases. This seamless automation ensures nothing falls through the cracks and creates a complete audit trail for every installation.

Whether you're installing cathodic protection for pipelines, storage tanks, marine structures, or underground utilities, this template gives you the documentation framework needed to prove system effectiveness, satisfy warranty requirements, and maintain long-term corrosion control. Start with this template and customize it to match your specific CP standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations.