Fixed Wire Testing

Fixed wire testing often referred to as hard wire testing is the inspection and testing of the circuits contained within the fabric of your building.

Overview

Fixed wire testing often referred to as hard wire testing is the inspection and testing of the circuits contained within the fabric of your building. The distribution boards, consumer units, socket outlets, lighting circuits and various others. This was commonly known as Periodic Inspection & Testing, however since January 2012 it is now called an EICR – Electrical Installation Condition Report.

Falcon can offer you a frequent fixed wire testing service ensuring that you are always compliant with important Health & Safety regulations. Our engineers carry out these tests using the latest electrical test instruments and all reports are downloaded using industry leading testing software.

When all test are completed you will receive a full report on the condition of your installation, together with all test results and remedial actions required (often including photographic evidence) and all associated costs for any necessary remedial works should this be required.

Key Benefits

  • Regular testing can prevent future problems with your wiring and greatly reduce the risk of electrical fire and serious injury to the users of the installation.
  • Suitable for industrial, commercial and domestic properties.
  • Fully compliant with Health & Safety Regulations with an Electrical Inspection Condition Report provided for your records.

Why use Falcon for Electrical Installation work?

  • All reports are provided electronically and usually available within 24 hours of the testing being completed.
  • Fully Typed Industry leading Amtech Certification (no messy hand written reports).
  • Free pre-testing site survey to minimise disruption.
  • Competitive Pricing & Free Quotations £££££
  • We will beat or match any like for like quotation for the same level of service, guaranteed.
  • We offer a full repair and remedial works service with our directly employed engineers.
  • Personal one to one service and reminder service for future inspections.
  • Free technical support and advice before, during and after the work is completed.
  • Fully qualified and accredited electrical testing engineers.
  • We are centrally geographically based and we cover all areas.
  • We can offer a bespoke service tailored to suit you and your business requirement.

Types of Installation

Routine Check

Maximum period between inspections and testing as necessary

General Installation

Domestic
N/A
Change of occupancy or 10 years
Commercial
1 year
Change of occupancy or 5 years
Educational Establishments
6 months
5 years
Hospitals
1 year
5 years
Industrial
1 year
3 years
Residential Accommodation
Change of occupancy or 1 year
5 years
OfficesShops
1 year
5 years
Shops
1 year
5 years
Laboratories
1 year
5 years

Buildings Open to the Public

Cinemas
1 year
1-3 years
Church Installations
1 year
5 years
Leisure Complexes
4 months
3 years
Places of Public Entertainment
1 year
1 year
Restaurants and Hotels
1 year
5 years
Theatres
1 year
3 years
Public Houses
1 year
5 years
Village Halls or Community Centres
1 year
5 years

External Installations

Agricultural and Horticultural
1 year
3 years
Swimming Pools
4 months
1 year
Caravan Parks
6 months
1 year
Highway Power Supplies
as convenient
6 years
Marinas
4 months
1 year
Fish Farms
4 months
1 year
Emergency Lighting
daily/monthly
3 years
Fire Alarms
daily/monthly/weekly
1 year
Laundrettes
1 month
1 year
Petrol Filling Station
1 year
1 year
Construction Site Installations
3 months
3 months

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