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Posted March 9, 2021 by Electricalconsultant

Insofar as the control procedures are followed, the quality and safety of the electrical installation are guaranteed during operation only if: the design was carried out in accordance with the most recent wiring rules in force.

 
Before a distributor connects an installation to its distribution network, it requires that the following be satisfactorily carried out and carried out by a competent authority or by an approved body:
• pre-commissioning tests,
• Very careful visual inspection.
These tests are carried out according to local regulations (governmental or institutional) which may vary from one country to another. However, the principles of these regulations are identical and are based on strict compliance with safety rules in the design and construction of the installation. You can opt for Electrical Engineering services in England in this case.
However, many industries have specific additional regulations depending on the type of production (petroleum, coal, natural gas, etc.). Such additional requirements are outside the scope of this guide.
Electrical tests before commissioning and verifications by visual inspection of electrical installations inside buildings typically include all of the following actions:
• Insulation tests between phases and between phases and earth of all cable conductors and wiring of a fixed installation,
• Continuity and conductivity testing of protective conductors (PE), equipotential bonding and earthing,
• Earth resistance measurement,
• Checking of interlockings, if any,
• Verification of the sections of all conductors,
• In line with the presumed short-circuit current levels,
• Taking into account the associated protection devices, the nature of the conductors (copper, aluminum) and the installation conditions (overhead, in duct, etc.),
• Check that all the masses and all conductive elements are correctly earthed (if appropriate),
• Verification of security perimeters, especially for bathrooms, etc.
These tests and verifications are basic (but not exhaustive) for most installations. However, many other tests and rules can be included in local regulations to cover special cases, for example installation in TN, TT or IT system, installation based on double insulation (class II equipment), TBT circuit and special locations.
The aim of this guide is to draw attention to the particular characteristics of the different types of installation and to indicate the essential rules to obtain a satisfactory level of quality which will ensure an operational performance of the installation, safe and without malfunctions. The methods recommended in this guide, who may be modified to meet a possible variation imposed by an energy utility, are intended to meet all pre-commissioning test and inspection requirements.
About the Company :-Robert Cowlishaw and Associates was established in the year 2007 and is a specialist Electrical Engineering company situated in Stockport near Manchester in the UK.
We provide Electrical Survey and Condition reports including financial reports on various types of buildings, mainly commercial and industrial buildings.
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Issued By Robert Cowlishaw & Associates Ltd
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Last Updated March 9, 2021