The electrical installations must be manufactured using safe electrical equipment, according to their intended purpose, and all their components should be properly maintained in accordance with the rules of the RGIE and of good workmanship. This should be done in such a manner that in case of faultlessly executed maintenance and use in accordance with the intended purpose, no danger is caused to personal safety and to the preservation of property.

References to safety in relation to electricity may refer to various aspects, including:

• the safety aspects relating to the design of the installations: a good choice of materials and installation methods, apart from correct dimensioning, so as to ensure the safe and efficient operation and the safe use of the installations
• safety during the implementation of the installation, with execution of the installation in accordance with the design on the one hand, and the safety of the persons performing the installation on the other
• the safe operation of the plant: for safe operation and use, to notify and handle the problems that may arise, etc.
• safety during maintenance, detecting faults, repairing the same, conducting inspections, making minor extensions or changes, and similar interventions in installations during operation, apart from the actual use of the plant itself

It is absolutely necessary that high voltage installations should be manufactured and maintained in a safe and reliable manner.

One should also not forget low-voltage powered high voltage devices:

• neon signs
• electrostatic paint and spray painting equipment
• devices for stunning animals
• ignition system of fuel oil and gas burners
• electric fence systems
• electrostatic filter systems

Insurance companies (Assuralia) grant discounts on the insurance premium if certain preconditions are fulfilled, specific requirements are met, and certain inspections are carried out. Such inspections have to be carried out by authorised bodies like Vinçotte.

If the inspection results are positive, our experts shall award the certificate required by insurance companies.

Our services can assure you of the following:

• compliance inspections and periodic annual inspections
• inspections as per specifications
• current injection tests on high voltage protections
• advice on how to work safely on electrical systems (implementation of BA4- BA5)
• dielectric tests on high voltage lines
• thermography on high voltage overhead lines
• inspection of old electrical installations

Safety, operational reliability and comfort hold the key to the proper functioning of an electrical installation. Entrust the inspection of your electrical system to a Vinçotte specialist.