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Electrical Checks in Hemel Hempstead
Electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings should be regularly subject to a Periodic Electrical Inspection to ensure they are safe for continued use. Inspection is necessary to prevent danger and injury to employees and the general public who may have access to the electrical installation and its accessories.
These electrical systems should be regularly checked in accordance with recommended guidelines and any insurance company stipulations. Further recommendations by the electrician or electrical inspector carrying out the testing may indicate that more frequent testing is needed if there are anomalies or concerns with the installation.
In privately owned domestic properties, there is currently no legal requirement to have electrical safety checks carried out. The recommended inspection interval is 10 years or as recommended by the previous electrician that last carried out an inspection.
Domestic Electrical Dangers
As there is no requirement for private domestic properties to be checked, the wiring systems in our homes can begin to suffer and even become dangerous. Electricity is a hidden force and unlike gas, there is no smell to alert us to issues such as faulty electric shock protection, lack of earthing or loose connections that may start fires!
Whilst there is no requirement for testing in our homes, consider driving around in a vehicle that has not had an MOT test for 15 or 20 years! The vehicle is likely to have several serious defects that endanger its driver, passengers, and other road users. Most of the workings of the vehicle are hidden beneath body panels and outwards signs of danger may not be forthcoming.
Similarly in electrical installations, things can appear to function quite normally and everything may seem ok but there can be many hidden dangers that only an electrician with the correct knowledge and test equipment will be able to detect and rectify.
Electrical Inspection Condition Report
Many homes in Hemel Hempstead will be long overdue an electrical safety check. During the check, the inspector carries out a multitude of tests to determine if there are any electrical dangers. Once finished, a report is produced detailing the condition of the electrical system in the property. This report is called an Electrical Installation Condition Report or EICR for short.
The report is known by many unofficial names such as:
- Landlord Electrical Safety Check
- Electrical Inspection Report
- Electrical Safety Certificate
EICR codes
There are a number of codes that apply to observations made by the inspector. Each code will show the severity of danger involved in each observation. The codes are as follows:
C1 – Indicates immediate danger such as live parts exposed and danger to life.
C2 – Indicates potential danger such as overheating components or missing earthing.
C3 – Indicates that improvement is recommended such as missing labelling or higher than expected test results values.
FI – Further Investigation required. This code is used where the inspector requires more time, fault finding, better access or needs to make enquiries regarding an electrical observation. It is used where the inspector believes that further investigation will lead to a danger or potential danger.
Local Expert Electricians in Hemel Hempstead
Whether you run a business and require a reliable, honest electrician to inspect your working environment or have a home that has not been checked for several decades, we are here to help. Get in touch with us today for a free quote for your inspection.
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