How Often Should My Property Have An Electrical Installation Inspection?
Recommended Frequencies of Inspection of Electrical Installations
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Electrical installations should not be left without any attention for the period of years that are normally allowed between formal Periodic inspections. Electrical Testing & Inspecting at regular intervals is important.
Domestic Properties
In domestic premises it is presumed that the Occupier will soon notice any breakages or excessive wear and arrange for precautions to be taken and repairs to be carried out.
Commercial & Industrial
Commercial & Industrial installations come under the ‘Electricity at Work Regulations 1989′. Formal arrangements are required for maintenance and interim routine checks (as well as periodic inspections). Therefore, there should be also be facilities to receive wear-and-tear reports from users of the premises.
The frequency & type of these routine checks will depend entirely upon the nature of the premises. Consequently, should be set by the electrical duty holder.
Note that ‘Routine checks’ need not be carried out by an electrically skilled person but should be undertaken by somebody who is able to safely use the installation and recognise defects.
Excel Electrical are experts in this field and are NICEIC approved installers.
Frequency of Periodic Inspections
Frequency of Periodic Inspections
These must be carried out by an Electrically Skilled person.
| Type of Installation | Routine Check | Maximum Period Between Inspections & Testing |
| General Installation | – | |
| Domestic Accommodation – general | – | Change of Occupancy / 10 years |
| Domestic Accommodation – rented houses & flats | 1 Year | Change of Occupancy / 5 Years |
| Residential Accommodation (Houses of Multiple Occupancy) – halls of residence, nurses accommodation etc | 1 Year | Change of Occupancy / 5 Years |
| Commercial | 1 Year | Change of Occupancy / 5 Years |
| Educational Establishments | 6 Months | 5 Years |
| Industrial | 1 Year | 3 Years |
| Offices | 1 Year | 5 Years |
| Shops | 1 Year | 5 Years |
| Laboratories | 1 Year | 5 Years |
| Hospitals & Medical Clinics | ||
| Hospitals & Medical Clinics – General areas | 1 Year | 5 Years |
| Hospital & Medical Clinics – Medical Locations | 6 months | 1 Year |
| Buildings Open to the Public | ||
| Cinemas | 1 Year | 1-3 Years |
| Church Installations | 1 Year | 5 Years |
| Leisure Complexes (excluding swimming pools) | 1 Year | 3 Years |
| Places of public entertainment | 1 Year | 3 Years |
| Restaurants & Hotels | 1 Year | 5 Years |
| Theatres | 1 Year | 3 Years |
| Public Houses | 1 Year | 5 Years |
| Village Halls / Community Centres | 1 Year | 5 Years |
| Special & Specific Installations (for medical locations see above) | ||
| Agriculture & Horticulture | 1 Year | 3 Years |
| Caravans | 1 Year | 3 Years |
| Caravan Parks | 6 months | 1 Year |
| Highway Power Supplies | As convenient | 6-8 Years |
| Marinas | 4 months | 1 Year |
| Fish Farms | 4 months | 1 Year |
| Swimming Pools | 4 months | 1 Year |
| Emergency Lighting | Daily/Monthly | 3 Years |
| Fire Alarms | Daily/Weekly | 1 Year |
| Laundrettes | Monthly | 1 Year |
| Petrol Filling Stations | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Construction Site Installations | 3 Months | 3 Months |
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