Frequency of Electrical testing.
Recommended Initial Frequencies of Inspection of Electrical Installations.
| Type of Installation | Routine check sub clause 3.5 |
Maximum period between Inspections and testing as necessary |
Reference see notes below. |
General Installation |
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Domestic |
Sellers pack |
any change/10 yrs |
0.0 |
Buildings open to the public. |
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Cinemas |
1 year |
3 year |
2,6,7 |
Church installations |
1 year |
5 years |
2 |
Leisure complexes(no pools) |
1 year |
3 years |
1,2,6 |
Public entertainment |
1 year |
3 years |
1,2,6 |
Restaurants / Hotels |
1 year |
5 years |
1,2,6 |
Theatres |
1 year |
3 years |
2,6,7 |
Public houses / Bars |
1 year |
5 years |
1,2,6 |
Village hall / centres |
1 year |
5 years |
1,2 |
Special Installations |
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Agricultural / Horticultural |
1 year |
3 years |
1,2 |
Caravans |
1 year |
3 years |
0.0 |
Caravan Parks |
6 Months |
1 year |
1,2,6 |
Highway power supplies |
as convenient |
6 years |
0.0 |
Marinas |
4 Months |
1 year |
1,2 |
Fish farms |
4 Months |
1 year |
1,2 |
Swimming pools |
4 Months |
1 year |
1,2,6 |
Emergency lighting |
Daily / Monthly |
3 years |
2,3,4 |
Fire Alarms |
Daily/weekly/monthly |
1 year |
2,4,5 |
Laundrettes |
1 year |
1 years |
1,2,6 |
Petrol stations |
1 year |
1 year |
1,2,6 |
Construction sites |
3 Months |
3 Months |
1,2 |
Reference Key: |
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| 1. Particular attention must be taken to comply with SI 1988 No1057. The electricity supply regulations 1988(as amended) | |||
| 2. SI 1989 No 635. The electricity at work regulations 1989 (Regulation 4 & memorandum). | |||
| 3. See BS 5266: Part1: 1988 Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises other than cinemas and certain other specified premises used for entertainment. | |||
| 4. Other intervals are recommended for testing operations of batteries and generators. | |||
| 5. Se BS5839:Part1: 1988 Code of practice for system design installation and servicing (Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings). | |||
| 6. Local authority conditions of license. | |||
| 7. SI 1995 No 1129 (Clause 27) The cinematograph (Safety) Regulations. | |||