On-site inspection.
The registered electrical contractor may be accompanied by an EAIBSA Technical Signatory or Inspector to understand the interventions required for compliance with electrical standards or codes of practice.
Clear responsibilities. Independent verification.
Industry guidance.
Practical guidance for registered electrical contractors, from installation and testing to independent inspection and certification.
04Industry Guidance
Registered electrical contractors
Your work. Your responsibility. Independently verified.
EAIBSA supports registered electrical contractors with impartial inspection, clear reporting and independent verification, while responsibility for installation quality and compliance remains with the person carrying out the work.
Understand the responsibilities at each stage, how inspectors and technical signatories support verification, and the documentation needed for a credible outcome.
Responsibility for construction.
The registered electrical contractor remains responsible for all electrical construction work that they have performed.
Inspection and testing.
The registered electrical contractor conducts inspections and tests after work is completed; these may be witnessed by the Inspector.
Quality and compliance.
The registered electrical contractor remains responsible for the quality and compliance of electrical work on the worksite.
Final inspection and reporting.
The registered electrical contractor conducts the final inspection, ensures compliance and issues a test report in the form determined by the applicable standards.
Supporting documentation.
The registered electrical contractor completes site test reports to support EAIBSA Certificate of Compliance documentation.
Independent oversight
Inspection and technical review.
Our inspection management system connects site evidence, technical review and the appropriate reporting or certification decision.
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Technical signatory.
The Technical Signatory conducts inspections and tests for the purpose of:
- Providing a fault report
- Providing a compliance report
- Issuing an Inspection Certificate with a Certificate of Compliance (Annexure 1), supported by a Test Report
- Covering all levels of electrical installations, including specialised or hazardous locations and PV power supply systems
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Electrical inspector.
The Electrical Inspector conducts inspections and tests under the general control of the Technical Signatory for the purpose of:
- Providing a fault report or compliance report
- Inspecting all levels of installations, including specialised or hazardous locations and PV systems
- Monitoring the repair process when requested and included in the service
- Conducting the final inspection to ensure compliance
- Signing the Certificate of Compliance
Independent reports without a competing interest.
Registered electrical contractors.
EAIBSA offers inspection services to registered electrical contractors and provides reports detailing faults and defects where remedial work may be required to comply with the relevant standards.
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Protected impartiality.
These are independent services. EAIBSA has no vested interest in remedial work, so the registered electrical contractor need not be concerned about losing a client to the inspection body. As a SANAS-accredited inspection body, EAIBSA is subject to strict client confidentiality and impartiality requirements.
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Clear certification choice.
Registered electrical contractors may elect to issue their own Certificate of Compliance or request that EAIBSA issue an ISO Inspection Certificate together with a Certificate of Compliance and test report.
Multi-tier verification
Clear oversight at every level.
Our inspection management system connects field evidence, technical review and the appropriate certification decision.
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