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Frequency of inspection

Type of Installation

Maximum period between Inspections

Reference
(see notes below)
General
Domestic 10 years 2
Commercial 5 years 1, 2
Educational establishments 5 years 1, 2
Hospitals 5 years 1, 2
Industrial 3 years 1, 2
 
Buildings open to the public
Cinemas 1 year 2, 7, 8
Church installations under 5 years old 2 years 2, 3
Church installations over 5 years old 1 year 2, 3
Leisure complexes 1 year 1, 2, 7
Places of public entertainment 1 year 1, 2, 7
Restaurants and hotels 1 year
Theatres 1 year 2, 7
 
External installations
Agricultural and Horticultural 3 years 1, 2
Caravans 3 years 2
Caravan parks 1 year 1, 2, 7
Highway power supplies 6 years
 
Special installations
Emergency lighting 3 years 2, 4, 5
Fire alarms 1 year 2, 5, 6
Launderettes 1 year 1, 2, 7
Petrol filling stations 1 year 1, 2, 7
Short term installations 3 months 1, 2
Construction site installations 3 months 1, 2

Reference Key

  1. Particular attention must be taken to comply with SI 1988 No. 1057. The Electricity Supply Regulations 1988 (as amended).
  2. SI 1988 No. 635. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (Regulation 4 & Memorandum).
  3. Lighting and Wiring of Churches, 1981. Church Information Office.
  4. BS 5266.
  5. Other intervals are recommended for testing operation of batteries and generators.
  6. BS 5839.
  7. Local Authority Conditions of Licence.
  8. SI 1955 No. 1129 (Clause 27). The Cinematograph (Safety) Regulations.

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