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A Clear Idea for You on
Electrical Safety Checks
Introduction
Every homeowner across the UK must be aware that they must have their electrics tested
routinely every ten years. But how long does an electric safety check take? In the following
slides we will not only cover the answer but also discuss few other crucial things related to
electrical safety checks.
What is the need for an
electrical safety check?
You get an MOT for your car, right? And you also get your boiler serviced from time to time. Just
for the same reasons it is crucial to get your electrics checked. These safety checks or tests
ensure your home or property is electrically safe. The condition of the wiring is also assessed in
the process.
Electrical safety is certainly the highest concern in today’s society. Thus, at any point of time if
your wiring shows signs of degradation or wear and tear, you should better forget the 10-year
clause and get your electrics checked by a registered electrician without delay.
The symptoms you should watch out for
include the following –
 Persistent burning smell
 Flickering or dimming lights
 Scorched or discoloured light switches and sockets
If you ever come across any of these symptoms, then you should better get the test done without delay.
Apart from homeowners, businessmen and landlords have legal obligation to maintain their electrics. If
anyone fails to comply with the norms, insurance providers may refute claims on that ground.
In the year 2020 the rules changed and since then landlords need to get a fresh electrical safety test
done every five years. However, the test can also be needed done sooner if recommended. In order to
ensure electrical safety these checks are more than crucial.
Preparation for the safety test
If you want to get a safety test done then here are a few tips to prepare your property before the
electrician arrives.
 The power will be turned off for most of the time while the work is going on. So no electrical
gadget in your household will be working.
 Make sure the electrician gets easy and smooth access to all lights, light switches, consumer unit
or fuse board and sockets.
 For prepaid electric meters make sure there is already enough credit to carry out the test
conveniently.
 Unplug as many as electrical appliances before the test – including the refrigerator and the TV set.
Make sure to plug those back once the test is over.
How long the test checks?
An electrical safety check proves helpful in properly maintaining your electrical system. If you
fail to comply with this legal requirement, you are likely to face prosecution. The electrician
working on your safety test will present a report. It is called the EICR or Electrical Installation
Condition Report.
The report mentions damages, deterioration, defects or potentially dangerous conditions if any
related to your electrics. The aim of the test is to ascertain whether your electrics comply with
the latest British Standard for electrical safety.
Contact Us
Electric Works London
Website: https://www.electricworkslondon.co.uk/
Address: Unit 23 Shaftesbury Centre, 85 Barlby Road, London W10 6BN
Phone: 02071834006
Email: info@electricworkslondon.co.uk
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A Clear Idea for You on Electrical Safety Checks

  • 1. A Clear Idea for You on Electrical Safety Checks
  • 2. Introduction Every homeowner across the UK must be aware that they must have their electrics tested routinely every ten years. But how long does an electric safety check take? In the following slides we will not only cover the answer but also discuss few other crucial things related to electrical safety checks.
  • 3. What is the need for an electrical safety check? You get an MOT for your car, right? And you also get your boiler serviced from time to time. Just for the same reasons it is crucial to get your electrics checked. These safety checks or tests ensure your home or property is electrically safe. The condition of the wiring is also assessed in the process.
  • 4. Electrical safety is certainly the highest concern in today’s society. Thus, at any point of time if your wiring shows signs of degradation or wear and tear, you should better forget the 10-year clause and get your electrics checked by a registered electrician without delay.
  • 5. The symptoms you should watch out for include the following –  Persistent burning smell  Flickering or dimming lights  Scorched or discoloured light switches and sockets
  • 6. If you ever come across any of these symptoms, then you should better get the test done without delay. Apart from homeowners, businessmen and landlords have legal obligation to maintain their electrics. If anyone fails to comply with the norms, insurance providers may refute claims on that ground. In the year 2020 the rules changed and since then landlords need to get a fresh electrical safety test done every five years. However, the test can also be needed done sooner if recommended. In order to ensure electrical safety these checks are more than crucial.
  • 7. Preparation for the safety test If you want to get a safety test done then here are a few tips to prepare your property before the electrician arrives.  The power will be turned off for most of the time while the work is going on. So no electrical gadget in your household will be working.  Make sure the electrician gets easy and smooth access to all lights, light switches, consumer unit or fuse board and sockets.  For prepaid electric meters make sure there is already enough credit to carry out the test conveniently.  Unplug as many as electrical appliances before the test – including the refrigerator and the TV set. Make sure to plug those back once the test is over.
  • 8. How long the test checks? An electrical safety check proves helpful in properly maintaining your electrical system. If you fail to comply with this legal requirement, you are likely to face prosecution. The electrician working on your safety test will present a report. It is called the EICR or Electrical Installation Condition Report. The report mentions damages, deterioration, defects or potentially dangerous conditions if any related to your electrics. The aim of the test is to ascertain whether your electrics comply with the latest British Standard for electrical safety.
  • 9. Contact Us Electric Works London Website: https://www.electricworkslondon.co.uk/ Address: Unit 23 Shaftesbury Centre, 85 Barlby Road, London W10 6BN Phone: 02071834006 Email: info@electricworkslondon.co.uk