Electrical inspection and testing is carried out at the end of every installation Power Plus Electrical complete. All of our staff are trained in testing and inspection with our senior testing engineer trained to City and Guilds 2391 level. The tests set out by the wiring regulations are followed and completed in sequence. Testing is also used when fault finding, the techniques we employ ensure that our clients experience the shortest down time possible to plant and services, typical techniques empoloyed by our staff when fault finding are the 6 point technique and the half split technique.
The client is issued a certificate depending upon the project, for a new development or reconection to the ESB a completion certificate is issued. For a periodic test of an existing premises, a periodic certificate is issued. The frequency of tests differ depending on the type and use of premises, a list of intervals between tests as set out in the national rules for wiring installations is set out below.
Type of Installation | Routine Check | Max. Period Between Inspections |
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Domestic | N / a | at change of occupancy/10 Years |
Commercial | 1 Year | at change of occupancy/5 Years |
Educational Establishments | 4 months | 5 Years |
Hospitals | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Industrial | 1 Year | 3 Years |
Residential accomodation | at change of occupancy/1 Year | 5 Years |
Cinemas | 4 months | 1 Year |
Church installations | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Leisure Complex | 4 months | 1 Year |
Public entertainment venues | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Restaurant / Hotels | 4 months | 1 Year |
Theatres | 4 months | 1 Year |
Public Houses | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Community Centres | 1 Year | 5 Years |
Construction Site Installations | 3 months | 3 months |