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Every business, establishment, or property a health and safety policy should make it a point to hire a qualified electrician to conduct portable appliance testing (PAT). In fact, the Health and Safety executive recommends testing portable appliances at least once a year in all commercial properties and residential properties for rent. In PAT, portable appliances include fixed devices, too, such as hand dryers, ovens, and hobs. For landlords, PAT testing in London will ensure safety for your tenants and compliance with the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act. The Act itself recommends implementing a maintenance program, which includes the testing and inspection of appliances. The Health & Safety executive found that 25 percent of reported electrical accidents are caused by portable appliances. This would further emphasize the importance of PAT testing in London , as it ensures the safety of tenants, customers, and employees who will use those appliances. This means taking the n...

High temperature environments and workplaces require a working fire alarm, which should be guaranteed to be in good working condition. That way, in case a fire breaks out, people can immediately take action to try to put it out, evacuate, and call the fire department. Fire alarm testing is critical for high temperature applications in the UK to ensure the safety of your property and its people, and it is conducted according to the regulations for fire detection and fire alarm systems (BS 5839). The BS5839 covers the maintenance, commissioning, and design of fire alarms for buildings, too. At the end of fire alarm testing , you will receive a Fire Alarm Certificate from the qualified electrician. The certification is similar to a periodic inspection report and it can be used as proof of compliance when needed. So, be sure to keep it in a safe place. Fire alarm testing is ideally conducted weekly, every six months, or every year, depending on where the alarms are installed. In high...

There is no worst time to discover that your emergency lights are not working during an emergency. The standard illumination period that is required to give every single person enough time to exit a building properly during emergencies is 90 minutes. Anything less can mean disastrous consequences—but nothing that can’t be avoided with proper maintenance and regular testing of your emergency lights and related equipment. Periodic inspections of your building’s or home’s emergency lighting system will help you make sure that all the components of the system are up to code. Finding a qualified, experienced, and certified technician to perform the inspection is vital to the quality of report you will receive as well as the overall quality of the inspection service. The best companies are those that go the lengths of testing every unit, wiring system, and other complex components to make sure that your emergency lights will work efficiently when you need them the most. Technicians wil...

Electrical inspection is vital to a new electrical system installation. Whether you own a residential property or are managing a commercial building, knowing where to turn to for the proper certifications is important to remain compliant with regulations and standards when it comes to electrical installations. Electrical systems have complex and diverse components that should work together in order to provide establishments the electrical supply they need in a safe and efficient manner. Failure to conduct an inspection may not only expose occupants to greater risks of electricity-related hazards and expensive electrical problems, but also to the possibility of dispute and expensive claims should you be found lacking proper certifications. It is for these reasons that you should make it a point to find legitimate electrical inspectors who can help you acquire the certificates and reports you need. Electrical safety is a must in any home or business property. Even the smallest defe...