When the Electricity regulations changed in 1993 and following 26 years in the electrical contracting and servicing industry we began the change to specialise in Electrical Safety Engineering and Consultancy work, having now celebrated 50 years in 2022.
This involves inspection and testing of new and existing installation work for connection to supply, or for insurance certification and compliance with the Act when a property changes ownership.
We conduct Safety Refresher Training Courses for Electrical Workers in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 25 and 26 of the Electricity Regulations 1997 for Practising License Renewal purposes.
Accident Investigation
Cause and prevention
We carry out full and comprehensive investigation into the cause of accidents and fatalities. Detailed reports are provided including recommendations where appropriate to improve the safety of premises and workplace areas.
Electrical Safety Engineers
We carry out full and comprehensive investigation into the cause of accidents and fatalities. Detailed reports are provided including recommendations where appropriate to improve the safety of premises and workplace areas.
- Accredited Specialists in Fire and Accident investigations.
- Life Member of the Electrical Safety New Zealand (ESNZ)
- Member of the Fire Investigators Association of NZ (FIANZ)
Fire Investigation
Specialist investigations into the cause of fires. Electrically initiated fires are our speciality. Chopping & Associates has partnerships with other nation-wide and international organisations that assist in our investigations by providing associated specialist services, as required, including mechanical/structural engineers, analytical chemists, other forensic scientists and private investigators.
Installation Commissioning Testing
We carry out a full testing of completed installation work, to meet requirements of the Electrical Safety Regulations, and their amendments.
Registered Inspectors
All the consultants we employ have a minimum of 40 years experience and hold a minimum of Registered Electrical Inspectors qualification and current practising license.
Safety Audits of Existing Electrical Installations
We give a full condition report and categorise all hazards and non-compliant work, including a program to upgrade and make safe the installation.
We conduct full and comprehensive audits of existing installations, and provide a written report. We carry a full compliment of Test Instruments to ensure all tests are carried out including thermographic imaging with a full visual examination.
REMEMBER:
It is the installation owner’s responsibility to maintain the installation in a safe condition.
Safety Lectures & Training Facilitators
Chopping & Associates was EWRB APPROVED as a TRAINING PROVIDER on 30/06/2006