All buildings around the country are required to have a periodic inspection carried out.

• Commercial Premises 5 years
• Offices/ Retail 5 years
• Leisure Complexes 3 years
• Residential 5 years
• Industrial 3 years

The Visual Inspection.

A regular visual inspection should be carried out in all electrical installations. A visual inspection of this type does not necessarily need to be carried out by an electrician, but it should reveal any areas which are obviously in need of attention.

A visual inspection should look for:

• breakages
• wear & deterioration
• signs of over heating
• missing parts (covers, screws)
• loose fixings