GuideFixed Wire TestingA guide to Fixed Wire TestingShare Fixed Wire Testing can prevent avoidable problems with your wiring, reduce any electrical risk and ensure your business is safe and fully compliant with relevant Health & Safety regulations. Once you’ve had all your Fixed Wire Testing inspected, you’ll then need an Electrical Inspection Condition Report (EICR) for your records – your insurance provider may want to see this too.What is Fixed Wire Testing?Fixed Wire Testing, also known as Periodic Testing or Inspection and Fixed Electrical Testing, is the process of checking the safety of electrical systems or installations in a building, to make sure they are safe for you, your staff, your customers and your visitors.What do the observation codes mean in the Fixed Wire Test report?Observation codes are items you will see on your EICR Fixed Wire Testing report, and they determine the actions that should be taken going forward. Here’s a brief overview of what each means:C1 – ‘Immediate action’ is required due to a dangerous faultC2 – Fault could be ‘potentially dangerous’ if left in its current stateC3 – ‘Improvement recommended’F1 – ‘Further investigation required without delay’How we minimise operational disruptionTo reduce disruption to your employees and customers, where possible, we’d recommend Fixed Wire Testing is completed outside of your business’ normal operating hours.I’m in a serviced office – is it my responsibility?To ensure you’re meeting all your legal obligations as an employer, if you are in a serviced office, it’s worth checking with your landlord to see if your office has had the appropriate level of Fixed Wire Testing.What are the legal requirements for Fixed Wire Testing?There are a number of Acts and Regulations that set out formal, legal requirements that must be adhered to, to ensure safety in the workplace. These include:The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 | ViewThe Management of Health and Safety Work Regulations 1999 | ViewThe Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 | ViewThe Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 | ViewBS 7671: 2008 Amendment 3* | View*New regulations (BS 7671:2018) will come into effect in January 2019.FIND OUT MOREIf you want to take advantage of Citation Fire & Electrical’s comprehensive Fixed Wire Testing service, which can be done outside of operational hours to minimise disruption to your business, just get in touch with our expert team today.Share VIEW ALL ARTICLESContact our expert service teamTo discuss your business’ safety requirements, or to book your free consultation, contact our service team.REQUEST A CALLBACK