Inspection, Testing and Certification

Summary

It is a requirement of BS 7671 that every electrical installation is inspected and tested, in order to verify that it complies with the relevant requirements of the standard. With self‐certification, there is an absolute requirement for full inspection and testing procedures. This chapter explains the minimum verification procedures that are required by Health and Safety legislation and BS 7671. The Wiring Regulations require that every installation must be inspected and tested, both during erection and before being put into service. The persons signing certification take responsibility for all work, hidden and obvious. A signatory on an Electrical installation certificate (EIC) can only be responsible for work for which there is a contractual arrangement. Inspection and testing may be carried out by a specialised operator, or the installer, or perhaps the design consultant.

Controlled Vocabulary Terms

electrical installation; electronic equipment testing; wiring