Periodic Inspection Reports

The Periodic Inspection Report form is intended for reporting on the condition of an existing electrical installation.

You should have received an original Report and the contractor should have retained a duplicate. If you were the person ordering this Report, but not the owner of the installation, you should pass this Report, or a full copy of it, immediately to the owner.

The original Report is to be retained in a safe place and be shown to any person inspecting or undertaking work on the electrical installation in the future. If you later vacate the property, this Report will provide the new owner with details of the condition of the electrical installation at the time the Report.

The 'Extent and Limitations' box should fully identify the extent of the installation covered by this Report and any limitations on the inspection and tests. The contractor should have agreed these aspects with you and any other interested parties (Licensing Authority, Insurance Company, Building Society etc) before the inspection was carried out.

The Report will usually contain a list of recommended actions necessary to bring the installation up to the current standard. For items classified as 'required urgent attention', the safety of those using the installation may be at risk, and it is recommended that a competent person undertakes the necessary remedial work without delay.

For safety reasons, the electrical installation will need to be re-inspected at appropriate intervals by a competent person. The maximum time interval recommended before the next inspection is stated in the Report under 'Next Inspection.'