Inspection of electrical installations in medically used rooms

Electrical safety in medically used rooms

Electrical installations in medically used rooms are subject to stringent requirements. Depending on the installation and the situation, an inspection may be required after initial installation, after major alterations or extensions, and during the use phase.

Bureau Veritas assesses whether work has been carried out in accordance with the standards and requirements applicable to the installation. This includes visual checks, measurements and tests. The aim is to establish whether the electrical installation can be used safely and does not present an unacceptable risk to patients, employees or other users.

An independent inspection by Bureau Veritas gives you a clear understanding of the condition of the installation and any non-conformities identified.

Inspection methodology

Installations are assessed against the provisions and standards that applied when they were first installed and, where relevant, when they were later altered or extended. Depending on the installation history, relevant editions may include:

• NEN 1010:2020+C1:2024;
• NEN 1010:2015+C1:2016+C2:2016;
• NEN 1010:2007+C1:2008/A1:2011+C1:2011;
• NEN 1010:2007+C1:2008;
• NEN 1010-7:2000/A3:2005;
• NEN 3134:1992 nl, third edition;
• NEN 3134:1986 nl, second edition;
• NEN 3134:1976, first edition.

For in-service inspections, the relevant provisions of NEN 3140:2011+A3:2019 may also apply. Bureau Veritas establishes the applicable standards framework for the installation and situation before the inspection.

Bureau Veritas Industrial Services has extensive experience with industrial installations, utility buildings, healthcare environments and public buildings. This enables our inspectors to perform an independent, high-quality assessment.

Independent inspection under RvA accreditation

Bureau Veritas’ Electrical department is accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) as a type A inspection body in accordance with ISO/IEC 17020, under registration number I002. This means that our accredited inspections are performed independently. The RvA periodically assesses these activities and our working methods.

More information or a quotation

Would you like to know which inspection and standards framework apply to your medically used room? Call us on +31 88 450 5720 or complete the form below. Our Electrical specialists will then contact you.