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Frequently Asked Questions
 Why Use NICEIC /
ECA Approved Contractors?
What Benchmarking standard is used
in the UK for Electrical Installation Work?
How Does The NICEIC / ECA monitor
the competency of its' Contracting Members?
Why Carry Out Regular Checks of
Electrical Installations?
Why Carry Out Portable Appliance
Testing?
What Indicates That I Might Need An
Electrical Test?
Why Use NICEIC / ECA Approved
Contractors?
Contractors approved By the NICEIC have undergone careful checks and reviews of all
aspects of their business operations.
Not only technical competence is assessed, but also administrative procedures and
capabilities. Resources and training systems are also examined for adequacy.
What Benchmarking standard is used in
the UK for Electrical Installation Work?
Electrical work carried out tin the UK in Homes and Workplaces must conform to BS7671
(The IEE Regulations).
How Does The NICEIC / ECA monitor the
competency of its' Contracting Members?
Maintenance of standards is by on-site monitoring carried out by appointed Inspecting
Engineers of these Organisations.
Why Carry Out Regular Checks of
Electrical Installations?
Apart from the obvious safety benefit and peace of mind, there are advantages to be
gained, including;
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Reduction of the risk of fire
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Reduced maintenance costs and downtime
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Reduced Insurance Premiums
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Compliance with safety legislation
Why Carry Out Portable Appliance
Testing?
Portable Appliance Testing ensures that the equipment is safe to use and complies with
the H & S requirement on electrical appliances. This is a statutory requirement for
Businesses and Schools.
What Indicates That I Might Need An
Electrical Test?
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Frequent failures of systems, lights and repaired fuses or circuit
breaker tripping.
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Overheating cables, sockets and plugs with brittle cable insulation.
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Inadequate lighting with frequent lamp changes, arcing and crackling
light switches.
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Multiple extension leads, adaptors and more than one lead in a plug.
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