Electrical service guides
Explore the guides below to find out more about some of the most common electrical jobs carried out by NICEIC-registered electricians, read about the key considerations for homeowners and businesses, and understand why it’s so important to hire a registered business to carry out your installation.
Electric vehicle charging
If you’re considering installing an electric vehicle charger at your home, this guide from NICEIC will tell you everything you need to know.
Electric vehicle charging guideHeat pumps
Keeping energy costs down, and your house warm, can be tricky with a conventional boiler. That’s why thousands of families have made the switch from boilers in recent years, choosing instead to install a heat pump in their homes.
Heat pump guideConsumer units and fuse boxes
If you’re a homeowner or tenant, your property will have a consumer unit or fuse box. These act as the central control hub for your property’s electrical system, distributing electricity from the incoming power supply to different areas of the building.
Consumer units and fuse boxes guideElectrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
Even with normal, appropriate use, electrical equipment and installations won’t last forever. Over time, wear and tear will inevitably occur, rendering the equipment and/or installation potentially hazardous or non-functional.
Fire alarm systems guide
It can be hard to tell if a fire alarm is faulty unless it’s regularly tested. So, it’s important to make sure that suitably competent people oversee its installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement should it fail.
Fire alarm system guideElectrics in your home
Bathrooms
In this handy guide to bathroom electrics, the NICEIC experts take you through some of the major factors you’ll need to consider when having electrics installed in your bathroom.
Bathroom electrics guideKitchens
The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, but it can also be one of the most dangerous rooms in a house, and a high-risk area for electrical hazards. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about electrical regulations and safety in the kitchen.
Kitchen electrics guideGardens
For many people, keeping a beautiful garden is just as important as decorating their home’s interior. However, when installing electrics in your garden where they are likely to be exposed to the elements it’s important to understand the rules and regulations.
Garden electrics guide




