Electrical Certificates

What is an electrical certificate?

All electrical installations deteriorate with time and are recommended to be inspected every 1 - 10 years.

Such safety checks are commonly known as periodic inspections or domestic electrical reports.

Inspection reports will:

• Reveal if any of your electrical circuits are overloaded
• Find any potential electric shock or fire hazards
• Identify any defective electrical work
• Check for correct earthing or bonding

Who should carry out the electrical inspection & what happens?

Electrical inspection reports / certificates should only be carried out by an accredited, competent persons, such as a registered electrician. They will check the condition of the electrical installation against the UK standard for the safety of electrical installations.

Get the right person!

• Check the electrician you are using is registered with the right regulatory body, such as, NICEIC, ELECSA or NAPIT
• Only approved contractors can issue electrical certificates
• Make sure they are fully insured with a registered body

We will inspect & take into account all relevant circumstances & checks on:

• Earth bonding
• Suitability of switch gear & control gear
• Switches, sockets & light fittings
• Wiring systems & their condition
• Presence of adequate identification & notices
• Any changes in the use of the premises that have led to unsafe conditions

We will issue you with an electrical installation certificate report detailing any observed damage, deterioration, dangerous conditions and any non-compliances with current standards.

If any dangerous or potentially dangerous conditions are found, the overall condition of the electrical installation will be declared to be unsatisfactory, meaning that remedial action is required without delay.