Panel Risk Assessment
Professional Panel Risk Assessments Across the UK
Electrical distribution panel risk assessments for commercial, industrial and public sector premises across the UK.
Electrical Testing UK carries out panel risk assessments for businesses and public sector organisations operating electrical distribution panels and switchgear that may present safety risks due to age, condition, loading or non-compliance with current standards. Distribution panels are one of the highest-risk elements of any electrical installation, overloaded circuits, loose connections, deteriorating insulation and obsolete or incorrectly rated protective devices can all lead to equipment failure, fire or electric shock. Our engineers assess panels thoroughly, identify risks and provide clear written reports with prioritised recommendations.
Key Features Include
Comprehensive Panel Inspection
We assess panel condition, loading, protection adequacy and compliance with current standards, identifying every significant risk present.
Thermographic Imaging
We use thermal imaging to identify hotspots caused by loose connections, overloaded circuits and failing components that are not visible during a standard visual inspection.
Clear Risk-Rated Reports
Every assessment produces a written report with findings classified by severity and remedial actions prioritised, giving you a clear basis for maintenance and investment decisions.
Remedial Work Available
Where assessment identifies panels requiring upgrade, replacement or remedial work, Electrical Testing UK carries out that work directly under the same contract.
Commercial and Industrial Coverage
We assess distribution panels in offices, retail premises, warehouses, factories and public sector buildings, with engineers experienced in both LV and HV distribution systems.
Panel Risk Assessments for Commercial, Industrial and Public Sector Premises
Panel Risk Assessments for Ageing Electrical Distribution Panels Older panels present risks that routine inspection may not reveal, degraded busbar insulation, corroded contacts, unreliable protective devices and panels extended beyond their original design capacity. We assess ageing panels against current standards, identifying components past their service life and protective devices no longer fit for purpose.
Panel Risk Assessments for Industrial Switchgear and Motor Control Centres We assess industrial switchgear and MCCs for physical condition, correct rating, protection coordination and standards compliance, using thermographic imaging to identify developing faults under load that visual inspection alone would miss.
Panel Risk Assessments Following Incidents or Near Misses Where a panel has been involved in a fault, fire or near miss, we carry out a post-incident assessment to establish the cause, assess the extent of damage and confirm whether the panel can safely return to service or requires replacement.
Panel Risk Assessments for Compliance and Insurance Purposes We produce panel risk assessment reports providing the documented evidence required for insurance renewals, regulatory inspections and property acquisition due diligence.
Panel Risk Assessments for Public Sector and Local Authority Buildings We carry out panel risk assessments across public sector estates, providing consistent methodology and consolidated documentation that supports compliance management across single sites and large portfolios.
What We Assess and How We Report
Visual and Physical Inspection of the Panel We inspect the enclosure, internal components, busbar arrangement, cable terminations, protective devices and labelling, checking for overheating, contamination, damage, incorrect modifications and departures from the original design.
Thermographic Survey Under Load With the panel energised under representative load, we carry out a thermographic survey to identify hotspots from loose connections, overloaded conductors and failing components that present no visible indication during standard inspection.
Assessment Against Current Standards We assess the panel against BS 7671 and relevant product standards, classifying each departure by the practical risk it presents and distinguishing between immediate safety risks and items noted for improvement.
Report, Risk Classification and Recommendations The written report records all findings with photographic evidence, classifies risks using C1, C2 and C3 coding, and sets out prioritised remedial actions. Thermographic images are annotated with temperature data and risk explanations.
Why Businesses Choose Electrical Testing UK for Panel Risk Assessments
Thermographic imaging included as standard We include thermographic surveying as part of every panel risk assessment, identifying developing faults under load that a visual inspection alone would miss. This is not an optional add-on, it is an essential part of a thorough panel assessment.
Assessment and remedial work under one contract Where assessment identifies panels requiring upgrade or remedial work, Electrical Testing UK carries out that work directly. One point of contact from assessment through to resolution.
Experience across all panel types and voltages From domestic consumer units to industrial HV switchgear, our engineers have the technical experience to assess all types of electrical distribution panel accurately and safely.
Clear reports for maintenance planning and insurance Our reports are produced in a format suitable for maintenance planning, insurance purposes and regulatory inspection, with every finding clearly described, photographed and risk-rated.
Qualified engineers, not subcontractors All panel risk assessment work is carried out by our own NICEIC-qualified engineers. We do not subcontract, so quality and accountability remain with Electrical Testing UK throughout.
Our Work
Panel Risk Assessment
Electrical Testing UK carries out panel risk assessments at commercial premises, industrial facilities and public sector buildings across the UK, providing the documented evidence that businesses and organisations need to manage distribution panel risks, meet their compliance obligations and satisfy their insurers.
National Coverage
We are a local Lincolnshire business, but with satellite offices in Peterborough, Cambridge, Nottingham and Enfield, no matter where you’re based in the UK, we can help. Just give us a call or drop us an email.
