Electrical Safety Policy

This glossary defines key terms used throughout this policy:

• EICR - Electrical Installation Condition Report - a formal document that is produced following an assessment of the electrical installation within a property (domestic or communal). It must be carried out by an experienced qualified electrician or approved contractor
• NICEIC - National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting - an organisation which regulates the training and work of electrical contractors in the UK. The NICEIC is one of several providers given Government approval to offer Competent Person Schemes to oversee electrical work within the electrical industry
• IET - Institution of Engineering and Technology
• BS 7671 - the current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations Eighteen Edition
• GN3 IET - Guidance Note 3 Inspection and Testing
• C1 - Danger Present, risk of injury, immediate action required
• C2 - Potentially dangerous- urgent remedial action
• C3 - Improvement required
• F1 - Further investigation required without delay