The Legal Requirements to Provide an Electrical Condition Report
An Electrical Condition Report is an annual check and review of an electrical system. The main purpose of this report is to inspect and test an installation, identifying and documenting any issues that may impact electrical safety. This can be done before the system is installed and before it comes in use, or after the installation and use has been completed. The purpose of a report is not only to identify problems but also to allow for easy servicing and repair. A poorly performing electrical system can be very dangerous. It is often more economical and practical to fix any electrical problem before it becomes worse, rather than to repair a system that will continually fail. Some reasons for a written electrical condition report could be to ensure that the installed appliances are safe to operate. The most common problems that cause electrics to function less than desired are overloads, tripping and shorts. These are often caused by overloading and tripping current, caused by faulty ...