London Electrical Inspection & Testing

Purpose of Periodic Inspection and Testing

1. The safety of persons and livestock against the effects of electric shock and burns
2. Protection against damage to property by fire and heat arising from an installation defect, and
3. Confirmation that the installation is not damaged or deteriorated so far as to impair safety, and
4. The identification of installation defects and non-compliance with the requirements of the Regulations which may give rise to danger.

Necessity for Periodic Inspection and Testing : The Law

Periodic inspection and testing is necessary because all installations deteriorate due to a number of factors, such as damage, wear, tear, corrosion, excessive electrical loading’ ageing and environmental influences. Consequently:

1. legislation requires that electrical installations are maintained in a safe condition and therefore must be periodically tested
2. licensing authorities, public bodies, insurance companies, mortgage lenders and others may require periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations
3. additionally, periodic inspection and testing should be considered:

• (to access compliance with BS7671 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
  
• on change of occupancy of the premises
  
• on change of use of the premises
  
• after alterations or additions to the original installation
  
• because of any significant change in the electrical loading of the installation
  
• where there is reason to believe that damage may have been caused to the installation.

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