PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS
| Type Of Installation | Max. Period Between Inspections |
| Domestic Premises | 5 – 10 Years |
| Commercial Premises | 5 Years |
| Educational Establishments | 5 Years |
| Hospitals | 5 Years |
| Industrial Premises | 3 Years |
| Cinemas | 1 Year |
| Places of Public Entertainment | 1 Year |
| Agricultural & Horticultural | 3 Years |
| Caravans | 3 Years |
| Caravan Sites | 1 Year |
| Launderettes | 1 Year |
| Petrol Stations | 1 Year |
| Highway Power Supplies | 6 Years |
| Temporary Installations | 3 Months |
It is recommended that buildings over five years old are subjected to a periodic inspection, and as a minimum should continue to be inspected and tested every five years; a report of inspection should be issued, together with test results and any recommendations.
