FOCUS ON HOME: What is checked during an electrical CoC inspection?

The electrical certificate covers the permanent electrical installation, which includes the following and more:

• All the cables from the mains’ incoming point to the main distribution board;
• Everything in the main distribution board and any sub boards, circuit breakers, earth leakage, etc.;
• All the cabling from the distribution boards to switches and plugs, including the wall plugs and light switches, through to the connection at the lights;
• All circuits and wiring to any fixed appliances

What is not covered by the electrical CoC?

• No upgrades to the electrical installation of older homes. According to regulations, each room only requires at least one operational light.
• Fixed home appliances are only checked to ensure they are connected to the installation via approved means – not whether they are in working condition.
• Temporary installations are not included, as they defined as something that can simply be unplugged and removed by hand that was clearly intended for temporary use only.