Is electrical installation testing a legal requirement?
The law does not require electrical testing to be carried out. However, the law does require that you keep your entire electrical system safe at all times. The only effective way to do this is to have periodic inspection & test carried out, together with action to remedy any faults found as a result of testing. If an accident or fire does occur where electricity is suspected to have been the cause, then the duty is yours to prove that you showed due diligence. A valid test certificate will provide evidence of this.
The law does not require electrical testing to be carried out. However, the law does require that you keep your entire electrical system safe at all times. The only effective means to that end is to have periodic testing and inspection carried out, together with action to remedy any faults found as a result of testing. If an accident or fire does occur where electricity is suspected to have been the cause, then the duty is yours to prove that you did your best to avoid that accident (offence). Test data results together with preventative maintenance records will provide your best proof and defence.
