09/04/2024
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What is electrical testing?
Whether itโs a home, rented accommodation, commercial property or business, Electrical testing is essential to ensure continued safe operation of your electrical installation and/or devices. Electrical Installation condition Reports (EICR), sometimes referred to as landlord reports or fixed wire testing, are full-scale inspections and testing of your electrical installation. An EICR provides you with a full report into the condition of your electrical installation, similar to a MOT on your car.
Why are these tests carried out?
- Landlords have to make sure rental properties meet the current regulations.
- Buyers will often be told to have the electrical installation tested before purchasing property to avoid any unwanted costs
- Consumer unit change- It is best practice to carry out a test on the electrical installation to identify any non-compliances or defects
- Renovations or extensions-If you are knocking a wall down to create a bigger space, renovating a kitchen or building an extension, it is essential to carry out a test on your electrical installation before any major works are carried out to avoid unknowns and additional costs further into a project.
-What does it involve?
An EICR comprises of a number of visual checks and tests with the use of specialist test equipment. The testing and inspections will involve, but not limited to:
* Inspection of the consumer unit
* Inspection of accessories (light switches, sockets etc)
* Testing of all cables within the electrical installation
* Checking compliance with the latest version of the IET wiring regulations.
* Checking and inspecting devices for protection against fire and electric shock.
* Any damage/ wear & tear that might affect the safety of the property's inhabitants.
* Identification of any exposed live wires that could cause a fire or injury
Bison Electrical Services offer test and installation condition report services throughout Suffolk and Norfolk, for a quote or more information contact us now.
https://www.bisonelectrical.co.uk/domestic-electrical-work/test-inspection