Building Design & Construction

Electrical Installation Condition Reports (Periodic Electrical Testing)

Electrical Installation Condition Report is the name given to a process of visual and physical testing conducted on fixed wiring installations throughout the United Kingdom, in order to ascertain Electrical Integrity and Safety. These inspections are carried out by our qualified, experienced electrical inspection engineers. Testing is carried out to the current edition of the wiring regulations BS7671:2022 as amended and all associated codes of practice (ACOP's).

The reason this is done is to ensure safety for you and everyone within the school and is a legal requirement. Regulation 4(2) of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that "As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such dangers".

The electrical condition report procedure of the fixed wiring installation can be split into two components: Visual Inspection; and Electrical Testing. Together these ensure compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. The Inspection frequency for schools is 5 yearly.

Visual Inspection: The inspection will comprise a careful scrutiny of the installation to ascertain if there has been any deterioration or damage to the electrical system.

Electrical Testing: Electrical testing will be completed in addition to the visual inspection.  Items that will be tested are: EARTHING, POLARITY, INSULATION and RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICES (RCDs), etc.

A Condition Report will be produced to BS 7671: 2022 as amended Requirements for Electrical Installations (I.E.T. Wiring Regulations 18th Edition) containing a list of any damage or defects (if applicable) complete with repair priority code, recommended repair action and estimate of costs.