About this template
A lighting audit form is an essential tool for facility managers, energy auditors, and contractors documenting existing lighting infrastructure. Whether you are planning an energy-efficiency upgrade, conducting a facility assessment, or cataloging equipment across commercial properties, this template helps streamline data collection in the field.
Designed for ease of use on mobile devices or tablets, this Google Form template captures crucial details including facility location, interior versus exterior zones, existing fixture types, quantities, lamp wattage, and control mechanisms. Using Doc2Form to deploy and manage this template eliminates messy paper clipboards and manual data entry errors.
Collected responses automatically populate a centralized spreadsheet, making it simple to calculate total energy loads, analyze fixture distribution, and generate upgrade proposals for clients or building owners.
Key features
- Capture fixture type, wattage, and control details systematically
- Organize interior and exterior lighting data in one place
- Mobile-friendly layout for quick data entry during on-site walk-throughs
- Automatic export to Google Sheets for instant energy load calculations
- Easily shareable with clients, project managers, and audit teams
Use cases
- Commercial building energy-efficiency assessments
- Retrofit planning for municipal or school facilities
- Post-construction lighting inventory and asset tagging
- Facility maintenance and replacement scheduling
What this form collects
- Facility Name (Short answer)Enter the name of the building, campus, or facility being audited.
- Auditor Name (Short answer)Enter your full name or inspector ID.
- Audit Date (Date)Select the date when this audit is being conducted.
- Facility Address (Paragraph)Provide the street address of the audited location.
- Zone Classification (Multiple choice)Indicate whether this audit section covers indoor or outdoor spaces.
- Area / Room Description (Short answer)Specify the exact room, floor, hallway, or parking lot zone being evaluated.
- Existing Fixture Type (Dropdown)Select the primary type of lighting fixture installed in this area.
- Fixture Quantity (Short answer)Enter the total number of identical fixtures in this specific zone.
- Wattage per Fixture (Short answer)Enter the rated wattage per individual fixture (e.g., 32W, 400W).
- Lighting Controls Present (Checkboxes)Select all control mechanisms currently operating these fixtures.
- Condition and Notes (Paragraph)Note any damaged fixtures, ballasts buzzing, burnt-out lamps, or specific upgrade recommendations.
- Photo Documentation Link (Paragraph)Please paste a link to your file (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) or describe the document you wish to attach.
FAQ
What details should I record during a lighting audit?
A thorough audit captures the facility location, fixture quantity, bulb and ballast types, wattage requirements, existing control systems (such as motion sensors or dimmers), and specific zone details (interior vs. exterior).
Can I use this form on a mobile device while walking through a building?
Yes. Google Forms work seamlessly on smartphones and tablets, allowing auditors to input data room-by-room directly from the field without carrying paper clipboards.
How does Doc2Form help with lighting audits?
Doc2Form allows you to instantly generate and customize Google Forms for specialized inspections, ensuring your team captures standardized data across every project.
Can I export the audit data to calculate energy savings?
Yes. All form submissions automatically save to a connected Google Sheet, where you can easily sort, filter, and run calculations to determine potential energy and cost savings from lighting upgrades.
How do I add photo documentation to the audit?
While Google Forms handles text and dropdown inputs, you can include a text field for team members to paste links to photos stored in Google Drive or Dropbox.
Get this form in your Google Drive
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