Epsilon Test Services is exposing unscrupulous electrical contractors who mislead clients over standards of periodic testing.

The company is lobbying the NICEIC to step in and set industry standards to protect unwitting customers from being short-changed.

According to Epsilon, some companies in the electrical safety testing market are selling clients a 100% test and inspection deal, but when the small print is examined, it transpires that this includes only 10% insulation resistance testing.

“Facilities managers, health and safety managers and FM companies are being misled and, in my opinion, mis-sold,” said Mark Blanchfield, Epsilon managing director.

“We have written to the NICEIC and asked them to set industry standards for periodic testing to stamp out this kind of unethical practice.

“We have recommended the standard is set at 100% testing of every circuit because this is comprehensive and safe and it is the standard defined in the IET/IEE Wiring Regulations.

“If a contractor chooses to sell a service at a reduced level, they must at least be required to make their offer explicit so that buyers can make informed decisions.”

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor