A fixed wire test is the best way in which to obtain an EICR report. At IPF Electrical we are registered professionals who have many years experience carrying out and recording these tests for a variety of commercial customers. An EICR is a great way to ensure that your electrical systems are running correctly with no faults.
An electrical installation condition report (EICR) is an electrical inspection and test of your fixed wiring to assess the condition and compliance of your existing wiring withing your premises. An EICR is the best way to check for any issues which may be happening behind the scenes and rectify them before they cause any problems in the future. At IPF electrical our engineers have vast up to date knowledge of current wiring regulations, to ensure you electrical safety, compliance, and peace of mind.
An EICR test will assess the condition of your electrical systems and evaluate how efficiently they are working, paying particular attention to any issues or defects. As part of the test we look at the conditions of the electrics against the UK standard for safety. The specific elements of the test include:-
At this time there is now legal requirements, it is outlined in legislation the responsibility that landlords and business owners have to their employees or tenants. Therefore an EICR is required to best protect these individuals. Most EICR certificates are only valid for up to 10 years, so if you are in a position where you are thinking of selling a commercial unit or property then it is best advised to have one carried out beforehand.
Also most insurance companies now require business premises to have electrical tests done to ensure the safety, integrity, and compliance in case of needing to make a claim.
Electrical testing is required at periodic intervals as follows –
If you are looking move home or are looking to have a test carried out then please do contact us. Our team of highly experienced individuals are always on hand to lend their expert advice to our customers. From this test you will have a better understanding of what remedial work if any needs to be carried out. We also operate an honest and transparent fixed pricing model so that when we work with customers we are able to present them with a costing for the work prior to the work commencing. This further enhances our commitment to ensuring we build long standing customer relationships.
PAT Testing or portable appliance testing is the process of testing electrical appliances which are used within the work space or commercial buildings. Having a PAT Test carried out is with a view to limiting any accidents that may occur. The team at IPF Electrical are vastly experienced in the area of PAT testing, with a lot of repeat clients who exclusively use our services.
Thermal Imaging is a great way to get a better understanding of what is going on behind the systems in which we are working. Using specific equipment we can test any ‘overheating’ which can decrease the risk of failure or fire. The team at IPF Electrical use this service on a regular basis in order to help us form a better understanding of the systems.
Emergency Lighting Test is used in a variety of business and commercial settings. Ensuring that it is working correctly enables you to be compliant with specific regulations. At IPF Electrical we are experienced and approved to carry out these tests, as well as make any changes and repairs as required to ensure you stay compliant.
The consumer unit within your home can also be known as a fuse box. A consumer unit is used to distribute the power throughout your property. Ensuring its overall working as well as integrity is important to your home as it also acts like a safety device if there is to be a power surge. At IPF Electrical we have worked with a number of units, and providing upgrades is a great way to ensure it’s safe working.