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Inspection, testing and certification!

What Is Electrical Inspection and Testing?

 Electrical inspection and testing are systematic procedures carried out to ensure that electrical installations are safe, compliant, and functioning correctly. These processes include:

  • Inspection: A visual and physical examination of electrical systems (wiring, switches, circuit breakers, etc.) to identify damage, wear, or non-compliance.
  • Testing: Measurement of electrical parameters such as insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance, and continuity to verify performance and safety.

Qualified electricians use tools like multimeters, RCD testers, and insulation resistance testers to perform these checks

Scenarios Requiring Electrical Testing & Inspection

For Individuals / Homeowners

For Individuals / Homeowners

For Individuals / Homeowners

 

  • Buying or selling a property: To ensure the electrical system is safe and compliant.
  • After a major renovation or rewire: To certify new installations.
  • Routine safety checks: Recommended every 10 years.
  • Installing high-load appliances: E.g., electric showers or cookers.
  • Experiencing electrical faults: Flickering lights, tripping breakers, etc.
  • Insurance requirements: Some insurers require proof of electrical safety.

For Landlords

For Individuals / Homeowners

For Individuals / Homeowners

 

  • Legal compliance: Required to provide an EICR every 5 years under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.
  • Change of tenancy: To ensure safety for new tenants.
  • Providing appliances: PAT testing for portable appliances is recommended 

For Businesses

For Individuals / Homeowners

For Businesses

 

  • Health & Safety compliance: Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
  • Routine maintenance: Typically every 5 years or more frequently depending on risk.
  • Before insurance audits: To prove compliance and reduce liability.
  • After electrical upgrades: New circuits, consumer units, or machinery.
  • To prevent downtime: Faulty systems can disrupt operations

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Legal and Regulatory Framework

Legal and Regulatory Framework

Legal and Regulatory Framework

 

Electrical inspection and testing in the UK are governed by several key regulations:

  1. Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
    Requires all electrical systems to be maintained to prevent danger. Regular inspection and testing are mandatory.
  2. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
    Employers must ensure the safety of employees, including safe electrical installations.
  3. BS 7671: IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition, Amendment 2, 2025)
    The national standard for electrical installations. The 2025 update includes:
    • Enhanced requirements for EV charging points and renewable energy systems.
    • Broader deployment of Residual Current Devices (RCDs) and Surge Protection Devices (SPDs).

  1. Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
    A formal document required for landlords and businesses to assess the safety of electrical installations. Must be conducted by a qualified electrician.
  2. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
    While not legally required at fixed intervals, regular PAT testing demonstrates due diligence under the Health and Safety at Work Act

Why Is It Important?

Legal and Regulatory Framework

Legal and Regulatory Framework

 

Electrical inspection and testing are essential for:

  • Safety: Preventing electrical fires, shocks, and other hazards.
  • Compliance: Meeting legal obligations under UK law.
  • Efficiency: Identifying faults that reduce system performance or increase energy costs.
  • Insurance: Ensuring coverage is not voided due to non-compliance.
  • Business Continuity: Avoiding costly downtime from unexpected electrical failures

Who Can Perform Inspections?

Legal and Regulatory Framework

Who Can Perform Inspections?

 Only competent and qualified electricians—typically certified by NICEIC, NAPIT, or holding City & Guilds 2391—should carry out inspection and testing 

how often you need an electrical condition report!

Domestic Installations

 Change of occupancy or 10 years which ever one comes first! 

Residential Accommodation

 Change of occupancy or 5 years  which ever one comes first! 

Commercial Installations

 Change of occupancy or 5 years  which ever one comes first! 

Industrial Installations

Renewed every 3 years!

Offices, Shops and Laboratories

Renewed every 5 years!

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