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Periodic Electrical Inspection & Report - to BS 7671
The IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) require that
Periodic Inspection and Testing of electrical installations is carried out at
such intervals as are consistent with the type of installation, its use and
operation, the frequency of maintenance, and the external influences upon it.
The
maximum
recommended initial periods between inspections for a Domestic
Dwelling is at change of occupancy or after ten years It is recommended by the
Institute of Electrical Engineers,
that
buildings over five years old are subjected to a periodic inspection,
and as a minimum should continue to be inspected and tested every five years;
a report of inspection should be
issued,
together with test results and any recommendations.
Cost
of the Work
This will be largely based around the extent of the work as described above, and
as such we cannot quote fixed prices for such variable possibilities. But
to give you some idea of costs we would aim to complete a full Periodic
Inspection, Test, and Certification of an average domestic dwelling house as
follows.
Periodic
Electrical Inspection to BS7671
Domestic premises: £150 for up to 6 circuits
Additional circuits £22 per circuit
Reports
On
completion of the Inspection and Test a report will be provided, detailing the
condition of the installation, results of all tests carried out, a list of any
faults, and recommendations and a conclusion as to relative safety of the
installation.
Extent
of the Work
When
entering into an agreement for electrical inspection and testing of a building
under your control it is a fundamental requirement that the extent and
limitations of the inspection and testing are fully described. It is
recommended that the following be agreed prior to beginning the work, and we can
assist you in determining your exact requirements for inspection and testing.
As
it is neither practical nor possible to inspect all parts of an installation, we
will agree a sampling process. This is normally in the order of 10%-20% of
all accessories, fittings and control equipment.
For much of the testing the electrical system will be switched off. If
this is a problem we can arrange the work at times when this is more convenient.
We
will agree before commencing the work the amount of down time that can be
tolerated and arrange a provisional program for switching off – totally, and
individual areas or distribution boards if required.
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