electrical testing
Bury St Edmunds
01284 769144
07525 439729
Domestic and commercial electrical testing
The United Kingdom has a strong record of electrical safety. However, there are still over 30 deaths and 4,000 injuries caused by electrical accidents in our homes each year. Most are due to faulty appliances—most commonly with plugs, leads, and connectors.
Electrical testing ensures that the quality of your electrical installations and appliances operate to legal standards and conform to regulations, preventing unnecessary accidents and injuries to you and the people you care about.
Electrical appliance testing has often been seen as a nuisance or an extra way to create additional income (we assure you—this is not the case). Testing is an essential part of your home or office safety procedure. Without the correct certification, individuals, companies and businesses could be accountable to a wide range of penalties and fines.
There are several aspects of every electrical system that come into play with the testing procedure, covering areas of non-compliance, negligence, and unsafe working environments.
Electrical testing ensures that the quality of your electrical installations and appliances operate to legal standards and conform to regulations, preventing unnecessary accidents and injuries to you and the people you care about.
Electrical appliance testing has often been seen as a nuisance or an extra way to create additional income (we assure you—this is not the case). Testing is an essential part of your home or office safety procedure. Without the correct certification, individuals, companies and businesses could be accountable to a wide range of penalties and fines.
There are several aspects of every electrical system that come into play with the testing procedure, covering areas of non-compliance, negligence, and unsafe working environments.
Fixed Wire and Portable Appliance Testing
There are a number of visual and physical checks associated with testing, and also specialist electrical testing that only a qualified, professional electrical technician can carry out.
Fixed Wire Testing ensures all electrical installations and circuits conform to the most up-to-date wiring regulations. Its certification title is Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). All homes, offices and business premises should carry an EICR to guarantee the safe performance of the property’s electrical system.
Portable Appliance Testing is the term used to describe the certification of electrical appliances, ensuring they are free from electrical defects and are safe for purpose.
Fixed Wire Testing ensures all electrical installations and circuits conform to the most up-to-date wiring regulations. Its certification title is Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). All homes, offices and business premises should carry an EICR to guarantee the safe performance of the property’s electrical system.
Portable Appliance Testing is the term used to describe the certification of electrical appliances, ensuring they are free from electrical defects and are safe for purpose.
Electrical inspection elements and testing required before connection to the mains supply
Protective conductors
Main and supplementary bonding
Ring final circuit conductors
Protection by separation
Protection by barriers and enclosures
Insulation resistance
Site applied insulation
Insulation of non-conducting floors and walls
Polarity
Earth electrode resistance
We are high-level technicians, regulated to deliver electrical test certificates
The electrical inspection and testing process must be carried out by certified technicians, holding the appropriate qualifications. All JW Warren Electrical technicians are experienced and qualified in all areas of testing and regulation, so you can be confident that you’re getting the very best in care and attention.
We deliver certification of installations and appliances under BS 7671 – Requirements for Electrical Installations (IET Wiring Regulations).
We deliver certification of installations and appliances under BS 7671 – Requirements for Electrical Installations (IET Wiring Regulations).
Regular testing to the correct standards ensures all customers are protected against:
Changes in electrical circuits and appliances that may lead to severe damage
Problems with adequate earthing and bonding, as well as the suitability of switchgear and control gear
The poor condition of the wiring system and its circuitry
Your test may also provide suggestions for adequate measures to take to improve the efficiency of your electrical system.
Regular testing to the correct standards ensures all customers are protected against:
Regular testing to the correct standards ensures all customers are protected against:
When complete, your technician will issue the up-to-date Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). Your certificate covers conditions of:
Electrical appliances
Observed damage
Deterioration
Defects
Dangerous conditions
Any non-compliance with current standards and safety laws
Regulation intervals for domestic electrical test certificates
Every 10 years for owner-occupied homes
Every 5 years for rented accommodation
Every 3 years for caravans
Every year for swimming pools
There are additional events that demand the electrical testing of a property. For example, a current electrical test certificate is required for any property being prepared for rental on the letting market, or when buying or selling a previously occupied property.
24/7 Emergency call-out electrical service
We know that accidents happen, and our electrical appliances and systems can fail us at any time, night or day. That’s why we offer all of our clients the peace of mind that a qualified electrician provides.
Our phone lines are always on and ready to take your call. Whatever your electrical crisis may be, and whatever electrician services you need, our one-hour emergency service is available to everyone in the Bury St. Edmonds area.
Regular testing promotes excellent health and safety
Without periodic testing, homes and businesses may become vulnerable to issues that could lead to power outs, fires, and electric shocks. To protect a building, its assets and those who live or work there, it’s advisable to have some kind of schedule in place.
This type of schedule is often required by insurance companies when delivering or renewing policies, protecting their policyholders and their premises.
Periodic electrical testing will provide:
This type of schedule is often required by insurance companies when delivering or renewing policies, protecting their policyholders and their premises.
Periodic electrical testing will provide:
Detection of overloaded circuits
Electrical shock risks and fire hazards
Defective electrical circuitry
Insufficient earthing and bonding
Professional and easy-to-understand communication for all of our testing clients
Security and safety of our customers and client is paramount. That’s why, when it comes to any electrical testing on your home, office, business premises, or appliances, we explain everything you need to know in easy to understand terms.
We’re happy to go over any areas you’re unclear of, or regarding any of the regulations or applications that need additional explanation.
We’re happy to go over any areas you’re unclear of, or regarding any of the regulations or applications that need additional explanation.
Why should you choose JW Warren to test your installations and appliances
We offer two important measures that our customers need from an electrical testing service: peace of mind and the legal certification. It’s our job to ensure your safety, that all the elements of your electrical supply and usage are fit for purpose, and working to appropriate standards. Our rates for testing offer excellent value. That said—could you put a price on the health and safety of your family, colleagues, staff, or tenants?