A periodic inspection will:
by Admin
Posted on 07-10-2022 08:11 AM
All
electrical
installations or equipment will deteriorate with age and use.
A regime of simple user checks and periodic inspection and testing in compliance with bs 7671 should identify defects before they pose a serious hazard and will ensure that equipment remains safe to use. This topic describes what to look for when carrying out inspections, how frequently tests should be carried out and who should do them.
Check out this video with verity stone (me!) and our electrical manager, ricky, giving you the quick low-down on what fixed wire testing is and why it’s needed: fixed wire testing – otherwise known as an ‘electrical installation condition report’ (eicr) or a ‘periodic inspection’ – is an essential part of your planned preventative maintenance (ppm), and essentially inspects your building’s electrical installation. (although, let’s be clear here: fixed wire testing is the procedure and the eicr is the outcome. Your inspection is the means to receive that report. )fixed wire testing is not to be confused with portable appliance testing (pat).
There are two main types of electrical testing and inspection for the home and office. Periodic inspection of the fixed wiring including safety devices, and portable appliance testing. Also know as pat.
Faulty and old wiring is one of the major causes of house fires in the uk. Electrical systems deteriorate with age and use. Regular testing and inspection can help to reduce risk and liability. These safety checks or electrical installation condition reports (eicr) , were previously known as ‘periodic inspection reports’ and ‘fixed wiring reports. There is no legal requirement to obtain an electrical installation condition report but they are recommended for a number of reasons. Landlords are advised to get rental properties inspected and tested every five years or at the change of tenancy. An eicr may also be suggested for prospective purchasers.
How often is a periodic inspection required?
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what is an eicr report?
an electrical installation condition report is required as all electrical installations deteriorate over time. It is recommended that they should be inspected and tested every “3 to 5 years”. Such electrical safety checks are commonly known as ‘periodic inspections’ or ‘electrical installation condition reports’. On your eicr, electrical certificate or electrical installation condition report, it will notify you whether your electrical installation is “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory”, the outcome depends on the installation and can be explained if you require more information after receiving the certificate.
Members are subject to ongoing periodic technical assessment in accordance with select’s criteria for membership. These assessments will not normally be chargeable but failure on the part of the member to promptly rectify notified deviations found during inspections will incur charges where further inspections are required. Deviations found during second or subsequent inspections may also incur charges. Select member firms cannot ordinarily initiate these assessments but can obtain guidance and assistance from select’s director of technical services and utilise the inspection on request described above.