EVI: Independent assessment, safe installations
With Electrical Safety Inspections – EVI we have an independent inspection branch for Scope 10 and 12 and NEN1010 inspections
independent Inspection branch for Scope 10 and 12 and NEN1010 inspections.
With Electrical Safety Inspections (EVI), we have an independent inspection branch for Scope 10 and 12 and NEN1010 inspections. EVI offers a complete package and tests electrical installations for personal safety, as well as the fire safety of buildings and electrical equipment. They also frequently carry out SCIOS scope 12 inspections.
In addition to Van den Pol, EVI Montfoort also works for insurers, fellow installers, building owners and homeowners’ associations. “We don’t care which logo is under a drawing,” says inspection team leader Henk Jongman. “Everything revolves around reliability and safety. We are audited annually by DEKRA. This also ensures the quality of our own processes.”
Snapshot
Upon completion of new construction projects by Van den Pol, EVI carries out final inspections in accordance with NEN 1010. Existing electrical installations are also periodically inspected according to NEN 1010, but also according to SCIOS scope 10 and 12, depending on the wishes of the customer or insurer. “They are so confident that an installation is functioning optimally and provides 100% safe operation. But remember: an electrical safety inspection always remains a snapshot.
Fire risks
With a SCIOS scope 10 inspection, EVI maps fire risks of electrical equipment on behalf of insurers. Part of this includes, for example, thermographic inspection. This quickly reveals whether electrical equipment is heating up or has hot spots that could cause a fire. The structure of a system and the components used, in combination with the environment, proper use, and correct application, are also examined. All these aspects should contribute to a safe system.
Critical insurers
EVI also frequently carries out SCIOS scope 12 inspections. This involves inspecting PV installations, potentially in combination with battery storage. The installation, system composition, how it’s connected to the distribution grid, and safety are considered. “A lot is going wrong in the PV industry,” says Henk. “These inspections sideline the ‘cowboys’ of the installation world. Insurers are rightly critical and demand a Scope 12 inspection. We also recognize that clients want to combine Scope 10 and 12. This guarantees the safety of a complete installation.”