Installation

 There are many factors that contribute to a good electrical installation such as:
 

• Ensuring there are enough sockets for electrical appliances, to minimise the use of multiway socket adapters and trailing leads

• Covers are in place to prevent fingers coming into contact with live parts (broken or damaged switches should be replaced without delay)

• A Residual Current Device (RCD) protection is installed to provide additional protection against electric shock

• Satisfactory earthing arrangements are in place to ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker can quickly clear an electrical fault before it causes an electric shock or fire

• Satisfactory protective bonding arrangements are in place where required (so any electric shock risk is minimised until a fault is cleared)

• Sufficient circuits are provided to avoid danger and minimise inconvenience in the event of a fault

• Cables are correctly selected and installed in relation to the fuse or circuit breaker protecting the circuit