Abstract: A method to inspect equipment and a system configured for perpetration of the method. Data relevant to a subject equipment item inspection are entered into an inspection system comprising the inspection interface electronically coupled to an electronic database of data relevant to equipment inspection. The proper inspection protocol, the inspector's suitability for conducting the inspection are automatically determined, inspection reports and other electronic documents necessary to conduct the inspection are generated, and the suitability of the inspected equipment is automatically determined, stored and communicated.