Both owners and their employees have a responsibility to ensure that the electrical systems and equipment in the workplace are safe, fit for use, and effectively maintained to avoid any electrical dangers. Electrical installation condition report ensure safety against electrical faults, which is fundamental for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Care Labs provides testing and inspection service for your business in New Zealand. This electrical condition installation report in New Zealand will include extensive quality inspections, testing, and conformity to the regulations issued by New Zealand Standards Organization (NZSO).
Need for an EICR?
All electrical installations degrade with time and use. An inspection at regular intervals allows us to determine the status of the installation and if it is safe to continue functioning.
According to WorkSafe, New Zealand – approximately half of the accidents (55 percent) occurred in the domestic environment. Sixteen percent of incidents occurred in the commercial setting, and a similar number (17 percent) occurred near the workplace.
Domestic accidents accounted for 28 (58%) of the 48 death accidents and 126 (53%) of the 238 injury incidents. Workplace accidents accounted for 10 (21%) of the 48 fatalities and 42 (18%) of the injury accidents. Three fatal and 23 injury accidents occurred due to an 11,000 V system
Figure. Electrical accidents in various environments.
What is an EICR, and What Does it Include?
EICR stands for Electrical Inspection Condition Report. An EICR’s major purpose is to assure people’s safety and that they are not vulnerable to electrical risks. As a result, it is strongly advised that you perform an EICR once every 5 years or whenever there is an addition or modification to the electrical system.
Care Labs Electrical Installation Condition Report in New Zealand provides information on:
- The state of the electrical installation, its dependability, and whether or not it is safe to use.
- The risks associated with electrical installation.
- Any faulty or broken component found inside the electrical enclosure.
- Recommendations for improving the installation’s safety and dependability.
Why do companies in New Zealand seek third-party electrical installation condition reports?
- For validation and verification of their commitment to safety and quality
- To demonstrate conformity with the country’s national and international standards
- To increase dependability and acceptance among customers, retailers, and authorities.
New Zealand Electrical Safety Standards Standards:
AS/NZS 3000:2018 – Electrical installations: Also referred to as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules lays out the minimum regulatory requirements for a safe electrical installation.
This standard specifies the criteria for design, construction, and verification of electrical installations. It also aids in the selection and installation of electrical components used in such installations.
These regulations are intended to safeguard people, livestock, and property against electric shock, fire, and physical harm that may emerge from an electrical system. It is important to use electrical installations with reasonable care and according to the electrical system’s intended purpose.
Key Benefits of Electrical Installation Condition Report from Care Labs:
The assessment of conformity is independent:
Third-party certifiers provide an unbiased examination of product safety and performance that is free of internal corporate constraints and market commercial expectations. This ensures that the installation fulfills the specifications against which it is being evaluated.
Assures safety:
Engineers develop equipment that performs well but may not comply with safety and environmental rules. However, early verification and testing, together with manufacturer inspections before third-party certification, assure that the manufacturer is capable of achieving the standards.
Assures dependability:
As third parties have more skill and experience in providing the service, they can certify more quickly than manufacturers. Consumers, retailers, and regulators now have a higher level of trust and acceptability.
Care Labs provides a comprehensive electrical testing and inspection service for your business in New Zealand. Our services guarantee that all electrical installations are operating safely, effectively, and reliably. This service entails inspecting the electrical installations and equipment at your premises.
Care Labs offers its services across New Zealand including Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Otago. Book your EICR inspection or get a quote by contacting us.
