BS 7671 ELECTRICAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AUDITS
BS 7671 ELECTRICAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AUDITS
BS 7671 Electrical Inspection
and Testing Audits
The HSE regards installations that conform to the standards laid down in BS7671 as likely to achieve conformity with the relevant parts of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
Any periodic inspection and testing regime put in place must meet the standards of the codes of practice but at the same time is a practical operation that can be completed efficiently and with minimum disruption to the business. The ability of the company to demonstrate compliance is a crucial requirement of any periodic inspection/testing package.
Periodic inspection and testing are necessary because all electrical installations deteriorate due to many factors such as ageing, excessive electrical loading, corrosion, and general wear and tear.
A periodic test and inspection may be less onerous than an initial one. Completing unnecessary periodic testing can be dangerous, disruptive and costly. This is often misunderstood by companies wishing to achieve legal compliance.
It is good practice to work to a periodic electrical testing plan, and this ensures compliance with the Regulations without incurring excessive disruption and costs to the user.
Periodic inspection and testing are necessary because all electrical installations deteriorate due to many factors such as ageing, excessive electrical loading, corrosion, and general wear and tear.
A periodic test and inspection may be less onerous than an initial one. Completing unnecessary periodic testing can be dangerous, disruptive and costly. This is often misunderstood by companies wishing to achieve legal compliance.
It is good practice to work to a periodic electrical testing plan, and this ensures compliance with the Regulations without incurring excessive disruption and costs to the user.