Fixed wire Testing (EICR Testing) - Electrical Inspection
About Our Fixed wire Testing (EICR Testing) Service
Roman Facilities Services offers a high standard Fixed wire Testing (EICR Testing) Services Nationwide. Our prime locations are Chester, Wrexham, Liverpool, North West England and North Wales but we have partnered up with contractors nationwide to bring you a customer focused approach to Fixed wire Testing (EICR Testing) across the UK. Our electrical inspection and testing engineers are happy to work around your schedule to limit the disturbance as much as possible. This Includes working nights and weekends. We make it our job to ensure your circuits are tested and safe giving you and your employees peace of mind, while also ensuring you are fully compliant with Health and Safety regulations and your insurance is valid as a property management company we know how important Fixed wire Testing (EICR Testing) is.
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What is Fixed Wire Testing (EICR Testing)
Fixed Wire Testing (EICR Testing) or electrical inspection protects buildings and employees from the two main electrical risks – fire and electrical shock. Over a period of time, these risks increase as installations deteriorate and it is in the best interests of you and your employees that you have an installation that is not only electrically sound but also free from the risk of fire.
What is involved in Fixed Wire Testing (EICR Testing)?
One or more engineers may be on site during fixed wire testing (eicr testing), they will conduct a number of electrical inspection tests on each distribution board which usually requires each circuit to be isolated for a short period of time.
We try to minimise disturbance as much as possible our engineers will work with you to identify where customers, guests, patients, students or employees may be affected and we will work with you to agree a scheduled to minimise impact, which might include providing testing outside of normal business hours or during scheduled periods of downtime.
Is Fixed Wire Testing (EICR Testing) a Legal Requirement?
EICR Testing, Fixed Wire Testing or Electrical Inspection demonstrates that you are compliant with Health & Safety regulations and also it ensures you are compliant with the requirements of most commercial insurers.
These laws, detailed below, are enforced by the Heath & Safety Executive (HSE).
· Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
· Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
How often should Fixed Wire Testing (EICR Testing) be carried out?
You should always check with your insurance company and your onsite Health and Safety team as every site has different electrical inspection demands and environments.
Below is a guide to the Fixed Wire Testing (EICR Testing) Frequency.
· Industrial - 3 Years
· Office – 5 Years
· Retail – 5 Years
· Educational facilities – 5 Years
· Restaurant / Hotels – 5 Years
· Petrol Stations – 1 Year
How Much does Fixed Wire Testing (EICR Testing) cost?
The cost for Fixed Wire Testing (EICR Testing) varies depending on the number of circuits which require testing. Other variations may affect the price also such as access, delays and remedial work.
Use the below Fixed Wire Testing (EICR Testing) calculator to work out the estimated costs for your electrical inspection and testing