Useful Links

• NICEIC - The NICEIC is the UK's consumer safety organisation and independent regulatory body for the electrical industry.


• DIRECTGOV - Information on the Building Regulations including, what they cover, why you should comply, what building work should comply and building work that is exempt .


• HSE Electrical safety at work - HSE is responsible for enforcing a wide range of health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.


• Safety and Environment Protection services - A Step-by-Step Guide to Visual Inspection of Electrical Equipment from the University of Glasgow.


• Electrical Emergency Numbers - Numbers to phone if you have an Electrical Mains Problem


• DIYnot.com - Useful advice and solutions from rewiring a plug to routing cable.


• NAPIT - NAPIT was formed in 1992 as the National Association for Professional Inspectors and Testers, with the aim of setting standards for industry. Since then NAPIT's role has evolved and expanded to be one of the fastest growing Government Approved register holders for Part P Registered Domestic Electrical Installers (both full and defined scope) while continuing to serve the needs of those carrying out equipment testing and electrical installation and testing in commercial and industrial sectors.


• Information on PAT testing - Pat testing or portable appliance testing is an important part of any health & safety policy . This site is intended as a guide to both the legal implications and to the technical requirements.

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