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Installation Inspection and Test ReportsMany authorities require to see or hold copies of the regulatory test certification for the electrical installations within organisation's premises to reduce risk of injury or fatality from electric shock or fire caused by electrical failures and faults. Lomax Electrical undertake such testing and issue NICEIC Periodic Inspection Reports, the nationally recognised format for certification. In addition to satisfying the safety requirements of these authorities, the report will highlight any faults and deviations from wiring regulations that may raise cause for concern allowing the wiring installation to be maintained in a safe manner. This can often prevent sudden circuit failure and minimise 'down time' costs due to such failures, by affording the facility of a scheduled program of planned maintenance. All types of premises are required by wiring regulations to hold this documentation. Additional legislation and requirements usually apply to other types of premises such as:
It is also often a condition of insurance that electrical certification is held. We have considerable experience in installation inspection and testing and can assist and advise. Click here to contact us.
The combination of The Health and Safety at Work Act, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, apply to all electrical equipment associated with places of work. The Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment addresses these requirements in respect of electrical portable appliances (any item of equipment that uses, monitors or is generally associated with electricity). The suggested frequency of formal appliance testing varies with the application and environment of use of different types of appliance. In general formal testing is shown below. Frequency of inspecting and testing class 1 appliances
relates to the following class I appliance types: In addition to the above, non recorded user checks should be undertaken generally before use. For clarity, frequency for inspecting and testing class II appliances are not shown. There
are numerous other situations that affect frequency of testing. Please contact
us for further information
Testing is undertaken in accordance with BS 5839 part 2 for buildings and part 6 for dwellings It could be argued that it is safer to not have a fire alarm than to have one which fails to function in the event of a fire. Regular testing of fire alarm systems is vital. There are generally three types of system. Type P for the automatic protection of property and is further divided
Type L is intended for the automatic protection of life and is divided
Type M for manual call points (no subdivision) Every system should have a log book to record all user tests, incidents, faults and servicing. Changes in building occupancy and alterations to the structure and even decor can have cause significant implications to the effect and operation of a fire alarm system. If your building's system is due for testing or requires re-appraising then we can help. Click here to contact us.
The British Standard for emergency lighting (BS5266-1) was fully updated in 1999. If your emergency lighting has not been inspected since then, this is a good time to do so. If your building falls into any of the following categories this this may apply.
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