What a pre-purchase electrical inspection covers

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Main distribution board

Circuit breaker type and age

Residual current devices (30mA)

Board capacity vs. current load

Informal circuit additions

Most common failure point

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Earthing system

Earth continuity testing

Earth electrode condition

Earthing in wet areas

PE conductor integrity

Requires testing equipment

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Circuit distribution

Wire cross-section adequacy

Circuit labeling accuracy

Junction box condition

Concealed wiring evidence

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Wet area compliance

RTIEBT zone compliance (0–3)

Bathroom socket placement

Kitchen appliance circuits

Water heater installation

Frequent in refitted bathrooms

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Visible wiring

Damage and deterioration

Non-standard routing

Aluminium conductor identification

Conduit and trunking condition

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Documentation

Existing inspection certificates

Terms of responsibility

Installation registration

Absence flagged as risk signal

What electrical inspection does NOT cover (separate assessments)

Gas installationSeparate inspection under DL 97/2017 — DGEG accredited EIG required

Energy performanceSeparate EPC under DL 101-D/2020 — ADENE qualified expert required

Structural conditionSeparate structural assessment — OE civil engineer required