Electrical compliance means ensuring that an electrical installation is safe, suitable, and maintained to meet the standards set by the UK Wiring Regulations (BS7671). These regulations exist to prevent danger — electric shock, fire, or equipment damage — that can occur when systems deteriorate or are poorly installed.

For most buildings, compliance starts with a formal inspection and test, known as an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report). During an EICR, an electrician checks wiring, distribution boards, and protective devices to identify defects or potential hazards. Any issues found are coded according to risk level, so you know what needs attention and what’s acceptable.

Compliance isn’t a one-off task — it’s ongoing. The law expects installations to be kept safe, not just installed safely. Over time, cables age, loads change, and standards evolve. Regular testing provides a record that your installation remains up to date and safe to use.

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Electrical safety law applies to every organisation that owns, manages, or operates premises — regardless of size. Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, employers, landlords, and duty holders must ensure that electrical systems are maintained in a condition that prevents danger.

For landlords, that means arranging an EICR at least every five years — or sooner if recommended on the previous report. Schools, offices, and commercial premises usually need testing every three to five years depending on use and environment. Industrial sites often require even shorter intervals because of heavier loads and harsher conditions.

Compliance isn’t optional — if someone is injured due to a fault that could have been prevented by testing, the responsibility lies with the duty holder. Insurers also rely on up-to-date test certificates before processing claims involving electrical faults.

Good compliance practice also improves reliability. Faults caught early prevent unplanned downtime and costly repairs later.

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At TestSure Ltd, we handle compliance from start to finish — without the hassle. Our qualified engineers carry out detailed inspections and testing to BS7671 standards for landlords, businesses, and public buildings across the UK.

We provide clear, no-nonsense reports that outline the condition of your electrical system and list any recommendations. If remedial work is required, we can arrange it quickly so your property returns to a compliant state without delay.

Once the testing is complete, you’ll receive an official EICR certificate for your records — and we’ll keep track of the re-test date, so you don’t have to. Before your next inspection is due, we’ll send a reminder. That’s how we keep our clients consistently compliant and insured.

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