This Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) replaces the previous EAS (October 2021) and is intended for use by Certification and Registration Bodies undertaking the Assessment of Enterprises carrying out Electrotechnical work. The changes listed on page 2 of the updated EAS are to be implemented as noted.
The Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) describes:
- The minimum requirements for an enterprise (e.g. contractor) to be recognised by a certification body as competent to undertake electrotechnical work. It includes the mandatory technical competence requirements for enterprises to be considered competent to carry out electrical installation work in dwellings in accordance with Part P of the building regulations in England and Wales.
- The competence requirements for registered Qualified Supervisors and of electrical inspectors.
- The future competence requirements for those undertaking installation of electrical vehicle charging equipment, solar photovoltaic systems, electric energy storage systems and micro wind turbines.
- Requirements for compliance with the Scottish building standards.
- Interpretation of the general requirements for bodies operating product certification (including process and service) schemes to ISO/IEC17065
- Notes of the main amendments to the EAS are listed on Page 2 of the document
The EAS has been prepared by a management committee that includes representatives of the competent person scheme providers, trade associations, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Welsh Government, Electrical Safety First, The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The IET provides administrative support to the EAS Management Committee and provides for the publication of the standard on its website.
The EAS is provided for download in PDF format free of charge for use by Certification and Registration Bodies and Enterprises carrying out Electrotechnical work and may be quoted in other documents if an attribution to the source is made.
The specification is prepared as part of the support of the electrical industry (and other interested parties) in introducing electrical safety and competence into the Building Regulations.
October 2024
This Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) replaces the previous EAS (October 2021).
The changes listed on page 2 of the updated EAS are to be implemented as noted.
EAS Qualifications Guide
The EAS Qualifications Guide is developed under the direction of the EAS Management Committee to provide supporting information to the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification Appendix 4 regarding the requirements for qualified supervisors and persons carrying out electrical inspection and testing.
The guide is to be used by scheme applicants, Enterprises and Certification/Registration Bodies to identify the eligible qualifications that are acceptable to Certification/Registration Bodies for the work categories within the EAS, as well as providing guidance when the required qualifications are not held.
The table has a refreshed format to align with the new work categories and the wording has been updated throughout for clarification and consistency. There are changes to the qualification routes for electrotechnical work in dwellings. Older qualifications have been reviewed and updated.