The first thing to know is that this certificate covers the electrical “installation” from the point where the mains supply cable enters the premises, generally the top of the Main Switch to the point of consumption, generally described as a plug socket or where the wires connect to a fixed appliance. The certificate does NOT include appliances fixed or free standing, only the correctness of how these devices are connected to the installation. Fixes appliances include things like, stove, geyser, pool & pond pumps, aircon units, garage and gate motors, pool lights etc. The electrical regulation is primarily concerned with correctness and safety of your electrical Installation and that everything that forms part of the installation is in good working order.

We inspect the following Electrical items: ⦁ The mains boards, correct connections, correct cable sizes, correct circuit breakers and labelling, Earth leakage operation. That all items and covers are properly secured etc ⦁ Check that all plugs and switches work correctly with no worn contacts, are wired correctly, secure, and if metal are correctly bonded/Earthed ⦁ All fixed appliances, including lights that have exposed metal need to be earthed correctly. ⦁ Ensure that all fixed appliances have been connected to the installation by approved means, which varies depending on the type of appliance and the current it draws. ⦁ We do an insulation test, PSC, Loop & Voltage tests. ⦁ Check all wiring to ensure it’s correctly rated, colour coded correctly and the correct type for its application. ⦁ Each room must have at least one working light, and the correct type for the room it is in, enclosed light fittings in bathrooms. ⦁ We check to make sure that no electrical points, switches or lights are in illegal positions, not close to shower, baths, pools, etc. ⦁ We need to ensure that all devices in the installation are correctly rated, installed and of approved types. ⦁ Even temporary installations, which have been installed in a manner that would imply they are permanent, need to comply with regulations. You cannot extend the lead on a fixed appliance to the nearest plug point you must extend the plug circuit to the appliance.