The NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical
Installation Contracting) is a consumer protection organisation
set up in 1956 to protect people against faulty or unsafe electrical
installations. Non-profit making and registered as a charity, it
is supported by all sectors of the electrical industry. A staff
of trained inspecting engineers inspects and reports on representative
samples of installation work of every Approved Contractor as well
as the premises, equipment and staff qualifications.
As an NICEIC approved contractor we work to standards set out in
the "Regulations for Electrical Installations", otherwise
known as the IEE Wiring Regulations published by the Institution
of Electrical Engineers. The 17th and latest edition of these has
been given the status of British Standard BS7671.
Our enrolment with the NICEIC is entirely voluntary and there is
no legal obligation on us, but NICEIC approval is a sure indication
to our customers that we work to very high standards.
As a general rule, electrical installations should be inspected
and tested at regular intervals because cables, switches, sockets
and other equipment deteriorate with age and use.
NICEIC approval is usually a minimum requirement for those contractors
who wish to be invited to tender for contracts with local authorities,
county councils, health authorities, etc
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