{"id":2235,"date":"2020-04-21T12:54:02","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T11:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fcsservices.co.uk\/?p=2235"},"modified":"2021-01-31T21:38:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-31T21:38:00","slug":"electrical-inspection-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fcsservices.co.uk\/electrical-inspection-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Electrical Inspection & Testing?"},"content":{"rendered":"
It is recommended that all commercial\/industrial premises undertake an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) to minimise risk in the workplace and ensure ongoing safety. However, we are aware\u00a0 that confusion can arise around what this means, what it entails and how often it should take place. As a proactive and independant Electrical Inspection company who specialise in commercial\/industrial premises, we\u2019re\u00a0 here to advise.<\/p>\n
Here we have put together some frequently asked questions about electrical inspection & testing for commercial and industrial premises.<\/p>\n
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An electrical inspection will indicate whether your electrical installations are safe and compliant at the time of testing. EICR’s are carried out in accordance with BS:7671 18th Edition. Although this is a non statuatory document, adhearance to it will fulfil a business owners duty of care to comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations which is Law. Here are 4 key reasons why your inspection is vital to the safety of your staff, and your business:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Electrical installations and wiring can deteriorate over time, or be poorly maintained between inspections. Often these changes go undetected until either an EICR is carried out or a problem arises. It is important to identify whether your electrical installations are satisfactory and safe for continued use. Note that business owners can be prosecuted under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 for failing to comply with the Electricity at Work Regulation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
An EICR for commercial\/industrial premises helps to mitigate any risk of injury. It is designed to prevent related injuries such as electric shock or burns. Not only does it promote health and safety, it also minimises the risk of potential damage and downtime for your business too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
It is important that you hold the correct documents to ensure validity of business insurance.<\/p>\n
This ensures that if there is a suspected electrical fault that causes injury or property damage in the future, you can provide evidence that your commercial\/industrial premises carried out the correct electrical testing procedure. This includes any remedial work you choose to undertake.<\/p>\n
If you do not hold a current and valid EICR for your commercial\/industrial premises, it can invalidate your insurance certificates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Carrying out an EICR is classed as preventative maintenance rather than reactive maintenance. It makes sense to identify and then rectify electrical issues BEFORE they cause disruption and downtime for your commercial\/industrial business. Reactive call outs and maintenance regimes always cost a premium to the client. A thourough PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenace) regime will save you money in the long run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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