Electrical Inspection, Testing and Certification
All our electrical inspecting and testing are carried out to the most up to date IEE wiring regulations. We are certified by SELECT (Scottish Electrical Contractors Association) and NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) to carry out the following:
- EIC – Electrical Installation Certificates
Electrical Instllation Certificates are required for all fixed wiring system – a fixed wiring system is typically made up of a consumer unit and lighting & power circuits including all switches and sockets.
Electrical Installation certificates are issued for all new installations. For example: a new house being built, a conservatory being added, a garage extension.
- EICR – Electrical Installation Condition Reports
Electrical Installation Condition Reports are carried out to evaluatethe condition of your existing electrical installation in relation to current standards. An EICR does not include individual appliances such as fridges, washing machines, kettles etc. EICRs are carried out at intervals as per current IEE Wiring Regulation recommendations.
Why do we need condition reports
We need EICRs to identify any potentially hazardous faults within out electrical installation. If a fault or deviation is found we can then be made aware of the problem and address it. Condition reports also point out general improvements and observations which could benefit the wiring installation and keeps us up to date with all current regulations.
How often should a condition report take place
Wiring installations should be checked at regular intervals. It is recommended to carry out and EICR upon buying, selling or letting a property. Otherwise it is recommended that an electrical installation condition report should be carried out as a minimum every 10 years for an owner occupied property, 5 years for rental accommodation or offices, 3 years in a caravan and every 1 year for swimming pools.
If you are the homeowner and it is not a rental property it is suggested every 10 years, however if you have any concerns seek professional advice
If you are the homeowner and it is not a rental property it is suggested every 10 years, however if you have any concerns seek professional advice
Landlords are require to put a smoke detector on every storey of a rental property and a CO detector in every room where there is a working fireplace or solid fuel appliance.
PAT testing stands for Portable Appliance Testing it refers to anything electrical in your property which can be unplugged and moved. Eg. Fridge, hair dryer, printer, phone charger, juicer etc. It is suggested that PAT testing is carried out annually in all work places, holiday lets, residential lets, hotels, etc.
An Electrical Installation certificate is done for a new installation or an addition, an Electrical Installation Condition Report is a report on the current wiring in a building without making any alterations to it mainly to check on its “condition”.
A standard bedroom should have a minimum of 3 sockets, although we would always suggest that the 3 sockets should be fitted as twin, giving the user more flexibility and preventing the likelihood of using dangerous extensions. In other parts of the house, socket numbers can vary depending on room size and function. If you have any further questions call the office 01796 472263
Yes, under BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations all socket outlets are required to be protected by a 30mA RCD. This acts as a safety mechanism in case of an accident the RCD automatically shuts off the power.
It is important to be compliant with health and safety regulations and make sure that any wiring or power device within a property meets with the most current regulations. By maintaining wiring, distribution boards etc. it also ensures peace of mind. By checking and maintaining power systems within our property we reduce the risk of overloading devices, fire risks, making sure wiring is safe and no items are obsolete or pose any risk.
The main form of RCD protection is in your consumer unit. The number of circuits being protected can vary and be altered to suit your needs when an installation is being carried out. You may only want to RCD protect your downstairs circuits. You can also get RCD protected plug in sockets than are transportable, you can plug them in to any socket in your house, offering you protection whenever and wherever you need it, or you can have an external socket made RCD so you are always protected when using any gardening equipment.
Everything we use within our home or business on a daily basis requires power to function. This can range from consumer units to socket outlets.
What we can help with:
- Switchgear - Consumer Units and Distribution Boards
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