Put your electrical work in professional hands

The efficiency and safety of electrical systems is dependent upon their proper design, installation and maintenance. Should such work be poor or faulty then it may cause failure, leading to injury, damage, inconvenience and loss.

Therefore, clients requiring an electrical must be sure of the competence, reliability and integrity of the company they engage.

The work of ECA members is covered by guarantees backed by insurers.

This work includes the design and installation of the services needed in homes, schools, hospitals, factories, industrial plant and commercial premises.

In addition to traditional power and lighting outlets, these installations may include complex high-technology control, telephone, data communications and security systems.

Certification of installation compliance

All employers (as plant and property owners and operators) have legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 to ensure that electrical installations and equipment in places of work are safe.

They should ensure also that fire alarm, emergency lighting and security systems meet the approved requirements of insurance agencies and fire officers.

Home owners also have a duty of care to ensure that their electrical installations do not provide a hazard or danger to occupants.

These requirements imply that the installation should comply with the appropriate British Standards and/or other regulations, and that it is maintained in a fit condition for its purpose.

The core British Standard relating to electrical installations is BS7671: 1992 Requirements for Electrical Installations.

It sets out installation requirements and specifies that a completion certificate, for all electrical installation work, including domestic work, should be issued by a competent person. It outlines the content and format for such certificates.

We will provide the necessary certificates for the work we undertake, to give the assurance that the work has been completed in compliance with the relevant standards.

The EGA Warranty

The ECA's Warranty Scheme is underwritten by The Electrical Contractors' Insurance Company Ltd and provides, subject to the terms and conditions of the scheme, that if any work carried out by an ECA member fails to comply with the relevant standards it shall be rectified at no further expense. This warranty is valid for a period of six years commencing from completion of the contract and has a maximum limit of £100,000.

The ECA Bond

The ECA's Bond, also underwritten by the Electrical Contractors' Insurance Company Ltd, provides, subject to the terms and conditions of the scheme, the claimant with an assurance that if the member's employment is determined for a specified reason, such as insolvency of the member, the additional cost of completion will be met by the insurer to a maximum limit of £100,000 or 10% of the member's contract value shown on its certificate.

Code of Fair Trading

EGA members follow a Code of Fair Trading registered with the Office of Fair Trading which sets out comprehensive trading arrangements which are fair to the customer and contractor.

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