Testing Frequency

Notes:

1. Particular attention must be taken to comply with S1 1988 No. 1057. The Electricity Supply Regulations 1988 (as amended).

2. S1 1989 No. 635. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. (Regulations 4 & Memorandum).

3. Lighting and Wiring of Churches, 1981. Church Information Office.

4. BS 5266

5. Other intervals and recommended for testing operation of batteries and generators.

6. BS 5839

7. Local Authority Conditions of Licence.

8. S1 1955 No. 1129 (Clause 27). The Cinematograph (Safety) Regulations.

Type of installation	Maximum Period Inspections (See notes)	Reference (See notes)
General
Domestic	10 years	1
Commercial	5 years	2
Educational establishments	5 years	1,2
Hospitals	5 years	1,2
Industrial	3 years	1,2

Type of installation	Maximum Period Inspections (See notes)	Reference (See notes)
Buildings open to the public
Cinemas	1 year	2,7,8
Churches, under 5 years old	2 years	2,3
Churches, over 5 years old	1 year	2,3
Leisure complexes	1 year	1,2,7
Places of public entertainment	1 year	1,2,7
Restaurants and hotels	1 year	-
Theatres	1 year	2,7

Type of installation	Maximum Period Inspections (See notes)	Reference (See notes)
External Installations
Agricultural and Horticultural	3 years	1,2
Caravans	3 years	2
Caravan Sites	1 year	1,2,7
Highway Power Supplies	6 years	-

Type of installation	Maximum Period Inspections (See notes)	Reference (See notes)
Specialist Installations
Emergency Lighting	3 years	2,4,5
Fire Alarms	1 year	2,5,6
Launderettes	1 year	1,2,7
Petrol Filling Stations	1 year	1,2,7
Temporary Installations	3 months	1,2

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