Question 1

What is a Certificate of Verification (COV)?

Accepted Answer

A COV confirms an existing electrical installation has been inspected and verified for safety and compliance by a Registered Electrical Inspector.

Question 2

Who can carry out a COV inspection?

Accepted Answer

A COV inspection must be carried out by a Registered Electrical Inspector. CITIS works alongside Christopher Preston for this purpose, with thermal imaging integrated where appropriate to support switchboard risk assessment and maintenance planning.

Question 3

Is a COV the same as a standard electrical check?

Accepted Answer

No. A COV is a formal verification process involving inspection and testing by a Registered Electrical Inspector and is used for compliance and certification records.

Question 4

When is a COV required?

Accepted Answer

COV inspections are commonly required for commercial and industrial sites by insurers, property managers, facilities teams or where formal verification of an existing installation is needed.

Question 5

Does a COV include thermal imaging?

Accepted Answer

Thermal imaging can be included where required and is particularly useful for switchboards and distribution equipment operating under normal load, helping identify overheating or abnormal thermal patterns.

Question 6

Can fixed-rate pricing be arranged?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For clearly defined scopes, fixed-rate pricing can often be arranged so commercial clients have better cost certainty and can budget more confidently for planned inspection work.

Question 7

How long does a COV inspection take?

Accepted Answer

Timing depends on the size and complexity of the installation, site access, operating conditions and the scope of inspection and testing required.

Question 8

Can scheduled annual or biennial inspections be arranged?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Scheduled inspections can be arranged for ongoing compliance, insurer requirements and planned maintenance programmes.

OUR SERVICES

Certificate of Periodic Verification (COV) & Electrical Thermography