Inspection & Testing

To comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 all electrical systems must be regularly inspected and tested for safety. Regulation 4 (1) states that all systems must be designed, constructed, commissioned and operated as to prevent danger as far as is reasonably practical.  Regulation 4 (2) states that these systems must be maintained so as to prevent such danger as far as is reasonably practical. In order to comply with these legislation businesses must have their electrical systems checked for safety at regular intervals.

After an electrical system has been inspected and tested a certificate or report form will be issued, known as a Periodic Inspection Report Form. The Periodic Inspection Report Form will detail the safety conditions of the existing installation.

If the electrical system passes, then no further action will be needed. If it fails the Periodic Inspection and Test, a list of defects will be produced to inform of the adjustments which must be made in order to comply with the British standards BS 7671.