Recommended intervals for electrical testing.
| Type | Routine check | Maximum period |
| Domestic | Sellers pack | Any change / 10 yrs |
| Commercial | 1 year | Any change / 5 yrs |
| Industrial | 1 year | 3 years |
| Cinemas | 1 year | 3 years |
| Offices | 1 year | 5 year |
All Southern Testing personnel hold 17th Edition City & Guilds and 2391 (Electrical testing and inspection) qualifications as a minimum, senior staff are M.I.E.E, M.I.E.T and A.P.E.A.We are independent, we do not do contracting, so we have no interest in finding imaginary faults , we do electrical testing if we find something simple that is wrong we will correct it as a matter of course at no charge. As it is a requirement that electrical systems installed in places of work comply with the The Electricity At Work Regulations 1989, More and more companies are putting in place people and policies that deal with the electrical testing and other Proactive Maintenance Programs to create a safe ,viable and profitable environment for their staff.
Don't jump, we can help you through the mire of safety regulations.
Domestic
The house owner or potential buyer wants to be sure that the electrical installation at the property is sound and safe, it is not going to catch fire while they are out or more importantly while they are asleep! There is little point in setting up Regulations to control the way in which domestic electrical installations are designed and installed if it is not verified that they have been followed correctly.
Commercial
Whether your requirement is for commercial electrical testing on office premises, retail outlets, industrial sites, hotels, residential homes, or small domestic properties Southern Electrical Testing can provide you with a cost effective and professional service. Do you require certification for your insurance or to comply with The Electricity at Work Act?
Industrial
Most industrial premises have their own electrical dept, however often there are tests required that the electrical dept doesn't have the equipment nor training to do, current injection testing, MV stress testing, S.A.T , F.A.T. etc.
No person shall be engaged in any Electrical testing where technical knowledge or experience is necessary to prevent danger or, where appropriate, Injury, unless he / she possesses such knowledge or experience, or is under such degree of supervision as may be appropriate having regard to the nature of the work.