Electrical Inspection & Testing
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What is Electrical Inspection & Testing?
Every electrical installation deteriorates with use and time. Therefore, if the safety of the users is not to be put at risk, it is important that every installation is periodically inspected and tested by a competent person. Indeed, it is recommended in BS 7671: 2008 as amended (Regulation 135.1) that every electrical installation is subjected to periodic inspection and testing.
The inspection should be carried out at appropriate intervals in order to determine what, if anything needs to be done to maintain the installation in a safe and serviceable condition.
The results of the inspection and testing need to be clearly detailed in a report. Any observed damage, deterioration, defects, dangerous conditions and non-compliances with the requirements of the current edition of BS 7671 that may give rise to danger should be recordered and appropriately classified for remedial action.
The findings of the inspection and test are compiled to form a Periodic Inspection Report. The layout of the report is designed by the IEE (Institute of Electrical Engineers) and therefore is not an easy document for non-electrically qualified persons to understand. The relevant section for our clients is 'Observations and Recommendations', this is where all of our findings are recorded and these are given codes:
- Code C1 - 'Danger present'. Risk of injury. Immediate remedial action required.
- Code C2 - 'Potentially dangerous'. Urgent remedial action required.
- Code C3 - 'Improvement recommended.
Why is Electrical Inspection & Testing Required?
A business owner has a duty of care under the 'Electricity at Work Act 1989' to ensure that the electrical installation is maintained and regularly inspected to ensure safety for all users of the premises whether they be staff, customers or visitors.
No matter how well an installation was originally installed it will deteriorate over time, periodic inspection and testing carried out at intervals as recommended by the IEE (Institute of Electrical Engineers) will ensure continued safety and may help prolong the overall life of the installation. The IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671 are added to or amended on a regular basis, with a continuing emphasis on improving safety. An installation that was deemed satisfactory 10 years ago may now be classed as unsatisfactory following regulation changes.
We are able to provide landlord certificates, home buyer reports and Entertainments License Tests to name but a few.
Taylors Electrical is now a member of the Electrical Safety Register - the number one searchable database for electrical contractors across the UK. The Electrical Safety Register only contains those firms whose work has been approved by government authorised bodies NICEIC and ELECSA. Choosing a firm from the Electrical Safety Register is the best way to ensure all work carried out is safe. Taylors Electrical is assessed on a regular basis to ensure high standards and our work is checked against the IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671 as well as other standards. Taylors Electrical has to undergo a rigorous assessment process, covering a representative sample of our work, our premises, documentation, equipment, and the competence of our key supervisory staff. We are then re-assessed on a regular basis to ensure continued compliance.
For more information, log on to http://www.electricalsafetyregister.com or open this PDF
