Choosing an Electrical Inspection Certificate Contractor
An electrical inspection certificate is an industry- standard report which shows
that you have had your electrics tested and that they are safe to use.
Electrical Inspection Certificates (EIC) are also referred to as:
A fixed wiring test report
A fixed wiring certificate
A periodic inspection report
An electrical inspection report
EICs are required for various reasons. These include:
Landlords and employers as proof that standards are being complied with
Local authorities for licensing reasons
Insurance and mortgage companies
Proof that health and safety standards are being met
It is a legal requirement under the BS7671:2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations (17th Edition) that "every new installation and alteration or extension to an existing installation be inspected and tested before being put into service. It is also recommended that all fixed wiring installations be tested for safety periodically".
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 state:
"As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger". (Regulation 4 (2)
"System' means an electrical system in which all the electrical equipment is, or may be, electrically connected to a common source of electrical energy and includes such source and such equipment". (Regulation 2 (1))
"Electrical equipment includes anything used, intended to be used or installed for use, to generate, provide, transmit, transform, rectify, convert, conduct, distribute, control, store, measure or use electrical energy". (Regulation 2 (1)
Choosing a Contractor
Companies are advised to use an electrical contractor who has been approved by a body such as the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) or the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC).
These organisations maintain a register of electricians who have been tested and proven their competence. Electricians are not just tested once but are re-assessed on a regular basis to prove their practices and skills are still up to standard.
Electrical contractors are thoroughly checked, providing reassurance that your electrics will be safe. Registration bodies look at a sample of each contractor's work that is representative. This includes inspecting:
Premises
Documents
Equipment
Competence of staff
Although enrolment with a body such as the NICEIC or the ECA is voluntary, all competent electricians will want to highlight their safety standards. When you need an electrical inspection certificate, you can search on the NICEIC or ECA website to find an approved contractor in your area.
Choosing an Electrical Inspection Certificate Contractor
By: Sarah Cornish
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