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Inspection periods<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How often do electrical devices need to be checked?<\/h2>

DGUV Regulation 3 requires that electrical equipment and systems be inspected regularly \u2013 but how often exactly?
This page gives you an overview of typical inspection periods<\/strong>so that you can Fulfilling safety responsibilities legally<\/strong>.
Important:<\/strong> Actual intervals depend on the use, environment, and risk assessment. Our recommendations are based on experience and applicable standards.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Portable electrical devices<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Device type<\/th>Area of application<\/th>Recommended inspection period<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Office equipment (PCs, printers, monitors)<\/td>Offices, administration<\/td>All 24 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Tools (drill, grinder)<\/td>Workshop, production<\/td>All 12 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Equipment on construction sites<\/td>Outdoor areas, shell construction<\/td>All 3 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Devices in humid environments<\/td>Kitchen, cleaning, outdoor storage<\/td>All 6 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Stationary equipment & machines<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Device type<\/th>Area of application<\/th>Recommended inspection period<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Heating\/air conditioning systems<\/td>Building installation<\/td>All 48 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Machines in production<\/td>Industry & Crafts<\/td>All 12 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Devices with high dust load<\/td>Workshops, carpentry<\/td>All 6\u201312 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Special equipment & systems<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Device type<\/th>Area of application<\/th>Recommended inspection period<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Nursing beds<\/td>Nursing homes, clinics<\/td>All 12 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Medical devices<\/td>doctor's office, rehabilitation centers<\/td>All 6\u201312 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PRCD devices<\/td>Construction sites, mobile use<\/td>All 3 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Power generator (mobile)<\/td>Events, construction sites, emergency plans<\/td>All 6\u201312 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
residual current circuit breaker<\/td>All areas<\/td>All 6 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Recurring system inspections<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Plant type<\/th>Recommended inspection period<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Main & sub-distributions<\/td>All 48 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Construction site power distribution board<\/td>All 3 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Thermographic tests<\/td>All 12 months<\/strong> (recommended)<\/td><\/tr>
Emergency power systems \/ UPS<\/td>All 12\u201324 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What events should be checked additionally?<\/h2><\/div>

After repairs or modifications
After faults or short circuits
After a long period of inactivity or storage
Before initial commissioning (initial inspection)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our tip: Don\u2019t forget the risk assessment!<\/h2><\/div>

The Risk assessment<\/strong> is required by law and forms the basis for your individual inspection periods.
We are happy to support you in the creation and implementation!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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