Fixed Installation Testing
Periodic Inspection and Testing, is a
report on the electrical wiring of a property, outlining
any defects it may have that may prove to be a safety
hazard. Owners of buildings have a duty of care to
users. The wiring of buildings is an area that is
often taken for granted, yet it can be a major cause of
fire or injury thought electric shocks.
The legal requirements are enshrined
in the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and states
that:
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"All systems shall at all times
be of such construction as to prevent, so far as is
reasonably practicable, danger
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All systems shall be maintained
so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably
practicable, such danger
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Every work activity... shall be
carried out in such a manner as not to give rise, so
far as is reasonably practicable, danger
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Any equipment provided under
these Regulations for the purpose of protecting
persons at work on or near electrical equipment
shall be suitable for the use which it is provided"
Why carry out Periodic Inspection and Testing?
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) recommends that to
comply with the regulations, an inspection and testing
programme should be undertaken at all places of work.
Periodic inspection and testing is necessary because all
electrical installations deteriorate due to a number of
factors such as damage, wear & tear, corrosion,
excessive electrical loading, ageing and environmental
influences.
The requirements for fixed installation testing are
contained within the institution of Electrical Engineers
16h Edition, Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) Guidance Note
3. Depending upon the type of establishment, the
frequency of inspection and testing will vary.
However, all electrical installations require testing to
meet the requirements of the IEE Wiring Regulations.
Benefits of the Service
Eagle employ qualified electricians to carry out all
electrical testing work to the highest standard whilst
providing the most competitive prices to our clients.
We treat each client as an individual, therefore,
tailoring each testing program to the needs of each
customer. When testing is being carried out there
is a requirement for parts of the installation to be
isolated for periods of time, therefore we offer out of
hours testing and will work with the client to perform
necessary tasks during shutdown periods.
We will provide your company or organisation with a
comprehensive report accredited by the NICEIC. If
there are any faults reported, these are categorised
with a rating of 1-4, depending on the severity of the
fault found. 1 being a fault that s in need of
urgent attention and 4 being an observation that does
not comply with current regulations for a fixed
installation and requires some remedial action.
As well as offering fixed installation testing services,
we also offer an efficient, competitive, initial
verification and inspection service which is an
independent report that confirms any new electrical
installation work complies with current British
Standards. Further to this, we have the facilities
to produce fill schematic diagrams showing the layout of
the fixed installations.
