Regulation 4(2) of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that:

As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is practicable, such danger.

Periodic inspection and testing is necessary as all electrical installations deteriorate due to a number of factors, such as damage, wear and tear, corrosion, electrical loading, ageing and environmental influences. The purpose of periodic inspection and testing is to provide for the safety of persons against the effects of electric shock and burns; protection against damage to property by fire and heat arising from an installation defect; confirmation that the installation is not damaged or deteriorated so as to impair safety; the identification of installation defects and non-compliance with the requirements of the Regulations which may give rise to danger. On completion of a periodic inspection a Periodic Report for an Electrical Installation will be issued.

Portable Appliance Testing

A portable appliance is generally, equipment that has a lead and plug and which is normally moved around, or can be moved, from place to place. In order to reduce the risk of injury caused by a faulty appliance, it is necessary for the appliance to be inspected and tested by a competent person. On completion of the portable appliance testing, we will issue a fully indexed catalogue, containing a single page certificate per appliance tested.