Domestic Electrical Testing Guide

This guide is intended for contractors who carry out electrical installation work in dwellings including houses and flats.

Domestic electrical testing guide. Iec 60364 and its national equivalent standards specify the requirements for. It is imperative to use suitable test tools for performing the stringent tests imposed by the international electrotechnical commission iec. How to do electrical testing. Electrical inspection and testing is a procedure completed by qualified electricians.

In this guide to inspection and testing you will learn about. Testing procedures sequence of tests qualifications needed and other things regarding the c g 2391 exam. Test and inspect electrical products to help determine if they are suitable or safe for service or not. Obtain a report from the person conducting the inspection and test which gives the results and sets a date for the next inspection and test.

It provides information and guidance relating to the design construction inspection testing and certification of domestic electrical installation work and is intended to promote good practice and aid understanding of the fundamental concepts of protection for safety. Generally speaking there are two types of domestic eicr. What is inspection and testing. After testing remeber to test the test button and ensure the user lable is present.

Supply a copy of this report to the existing tenant. Classification codes for domestic and similar electrical installations. Electrical safety first best practice guide no. 200ms is for x1 on bs type rcds 300ms for bsen types and rcds 30ma or less test x5 must be less than 40ms.

5 issue 2 electrical installations and their impact on the fire performance of domestic premises used as single family houses. Accidental contact with energized parts can cause shocks. On the rcd testing remove the load before commencing the test ensure a loop test is done first to ensure a good earth is present to prevent danger to others. Check for obvious signs of physical damage.