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No electrical installation can be expected to last forever.
Deterioration takes place due to age and normal wear and tear.
A periodic inspection and test assesses the safety of existing
wiring.
The recommended time intervals between periodic inspections depends
on the type and use of an electrical installation. The wiring
regulations (BS 7671 - 17th edition) recommended that a periodic
inspection for a domestic installation should be carried out at
least every ten years. Additionally, an inspection should be carried
out; on change of occupancy, on change of use, or if there is any
reason to believe the installation may have been damaged (e.g. fire
or flood).
A periodic inspection report is used to report on the condition of
an installation. This meets the requirements of health &
safety legislation, insurers, mortgage lenders, letting agencies
etc. The report should describe the overall condition of
existing wiring as either 'satisfactory', in which case no immediate
remedial work is required, or 'unsatisfactory', which means remedial
work is required to make the installation safe to use. P F
Electrical provide professionally prepared reports that meet all the
above requirements. Contact us now for advice on whether an inspection and test is
necessary for your premises. |
