IS YOUR PROPERTY ELECTRICALLY SAFE?
How to know that your property is electrically safe:
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (Electrical Installation Periodic Inspection Report). – Between 3months & 10 years depending on the type of installation.
- Visual Inspection of all electrical elements (including Fuse board).
- Check you have RCD Protection or Circuit Breakers (Fuse board).
- Portable Appliance Testing. (PAT) – 12 months.
What is an RCD?
This is a switching device that is more sensitive than a normal fuse. It will detect any dangers that arise and switch off the electrics accordingly.
Having RCD’s installed will reduce your risk of electric shocks/electrocution.
Do’s & Dont’s:
- Do: Keep checking your electrical appliances for any irregularities (Plugs, Wires & Appliances).
- Don’t: Overload plug sockets with several extension wires.
- Do: Report any smell of burning coming from your electrics.
- Don’t: Touch any electrical sockets or appliances if you have wet hands or are standing on something wet.
- Do: Use the plug to unplug things and not the wire.
- Don’t: Use appliances outside without proper protection.
- Do: Check there are no wires directly behind the plaster that you are drilling / hammering into.
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Further Information can be found on:
http://www.esc.org.uk/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/public/soyouthink_march07.pdf
http://www.esc.org.uk/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/public/leaflets/HowSafeIsYourHome-May2011.pdf
Safety Statistics: http://www.esc.org.uk/industry/policies-and-research/statistics/