Periodic Testing

[kevyn]

Hi all,

I have been asked to P.I.R test a couple of holiday cottages. Can any one give me any pointers as to what are the most common faults that are picked up etc
Does any one have a checklist of things they look for?

 

[Sparky Ninja]

Have you any experience carrying out PIR's before?

 

[pevvers]

The Electrical Safety Council's best practice guide 4 is a good place to start... Periodic testing does take a little bit more experience though, and I would suggest you get some professional indemnity insurance before you sign anything saying that an installation is satisfactory...

 

[Graeme Harrold]

There is no one hit wonder with inspection and testing, no crib sheets as everty property is different. You are basically going to have to start at the supply head and work your way through the installation. Set aside 1 day per cottage to cover the inspection and writing up the paperwork.

2391 is the course to do as it will help you understand the regs better with regards to inspection and testing. You should find the majority of faults using your eyes, then its down to interpreting your meter readings for the rest.....

 

[BluSparx]

Hi Kevyn

It all comes down to experience and knowing how to interpret the results of your tests however see attached a guide I use if I am in doubt and also see ESC PIR Guide to Inspection

 

[kevyn]

Have you any experience carrying out PIR's before?

I have carried out pir's for the firms I worked for before going out on my own so do have a good idea of what to look for. Havent done one in a while so will be easing myself into it to begin with

 

[semaphore]

Kevyn

If you download this there is an inspection checklist that may help.

Draft for Public Comment (DPC) - BS 7671:2008 Amendment No 1 - The IET


It's due to come into force in July 2011 anyway so you may as well get used to it.