Electrical EICR Testing
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Expert Electricians for EICR Electrical Test Certificates Leeds advise : It is a strict requirement of the IEE Regulation BS7671 that every electrical installation in the United Kingdom is certified upon completion and periodically inspected at regular intervals afterwards.
The regular inspections and testing are necessary due to all electrical installations deteriorating because of a number of factors such as corrosion, ageing, physical damage and environmental influences. Consequently:
• Legislation requires that certain electrical installations are maintained in a safe condition and therefore must be periodically inspected and tested.
• Licensing authorities, public bodies, insurance companies, mortgagors and others may require periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations.
Xpert Electrical offers a professional and comprehensive EICR testing service. As a NICEIC registered company we work in fully compliance with the latest guidelines and have a thorough understanding of all the rules and regulations around testing and inspecting. Additionally, our team of engineers are able to carry out any necessary remedial works to make all installations a satisfactory standard.
We can issue EICR Testing certificates on our own work and comprehensive reports on all installations upon request for:
The world of EICR Testing can be a confusing one to the untrained eye. It’s safe to say we are all aware of the importance of good quality electrics fitted by fully trained and certified Electricians, but where do we start to make sure this is what we have?
At Expert Electrical we want to help you gain a better understanding of the world of EICR electrical testing. We have a West Yorkshire based team of electricians Electrical business with head quarters in Bradford. Whether you are confused about the difference between EICR, Periodic Testing and Electrical Testing – Hint, there is no difference- or you’re looking for more specialist advice around EICR then we can help.
We have articles written to help landlords looking for specialist EICR advise, advise for hotel owners and have even pulled together the relevant guidelines and health and safety information for local schools to be able to ensure their electrics match the high guidelines set for Periodic Testing.
To add to the confusion, we know it can feel impossible to work out how much it will cost for a full EICR – We never start work till price is agreed
Whatever the level of Electrical Testing you need, we are sure to have a package that meets your needs. We have local Electricians covering Bradford Leeds Halifax and many of the surrounding towns. All of our Electricians are highly experienced and have been through a rigorous recruitment process to ensure they deliver the highest standard of work.
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EICR Testing Electrician in Leeds advise : Emergency lighting is the ‘back-up’ lighting that kicks in when there’s a power cut to the mains supply which would otherwise plunge a building into darkness.
It has to be properly designed, installed, maintained and tested by qualified electricians in order to meet regulations.
At EICR Testing, our expert engineers take the worry out of the whole process for you by ensuring that your systems are up to date, up to standard, well maintained and above all, provide the required level of safety for your employees and customers in the event of an emergency.
You can be broken down into three different categories:
Emergency escape lighting: When people need to leave a building in an emergency and the power has gone out, such as in the event of fire, emergency lighting covers all escape routes. The aim is safely guiding people to their nearest exit via lit escape routes.
Emergency safety lighting: This applies when power has failed, but it’s not an emergency situation. Emergency safety lighting is enough for people to remain in areas of a building while power is restored, but it’s not enough to carry on working.
Standby lighting: This is back-up lighting that is activated during a power cut to a level that allows work to continue. This has to be 100% of the normal lighting.
For safety reasons most commercial properties, including workplaces, retail, leisure and public buildings (and some domestic properties) need some form of emergency lighting and there are different requirements relating to different categories of building.
Risk assessments are usually necessary to determine what level of emergency lighting system is needed.
Rules and regulations around emergency lighting have toughened up in recent years and the legal obligations for installing emergency lighting systems now carry the same importance as fire alarm systems.
Relative legislation includes the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order), the Health and Safety at Work Act, Building Regulations and the EU Workplace Directive.
Emergency lighting regulation is covered by a variety of British Standards at each stage of the process, including general advice about the provision of emergency lighting (BS 5266-1:2016), the specified illumination (BS EN 1838: 2013), minimum requirements for the provision and testing of emergency lighting for different premises and various product standards (BE EN 50172:2004/BS 5265:2004).
All emergency lighting needs to be regularly tested by qualified electricians in accordance with safety standards. This is to ensure it is working correctly, compatible with fire safety systems and continues to meet regulations – for example, if you’ve redesigned or refurbished your premises, the chances are your emergency lighting systems will need to be altered accordingly.
Various tests are required daily, monthly and annually, including checks of individual luminaires and exit signs and of central battery systems.
Get in touch now for more information on emergency lighting, or to request a quote for emergency lighting testing your business.
Get in touch now for more information on emergency lighting, or to request a quote for emergency lighting testing your business.
When? Commercial EICR Testing Must be carried out every 5 years or change of occupancy
Who? Electrically competent persons, such as NICEIC registered electricians
What? Detailing any observed damage, deterioration, defects, dangerous conditions and any non-compliances with the present-day safety standard which might give rise to danger.
When? Commercial EICR Testing Must be carried out every 5 years or change of occupancy
Who? Electrically competent persons, such as NICEIC registered electricians
What? Detailing any observed damage, deterioration, defects, dangerous conditions and any non-compliances with the present-day safety standard which might give rise to danger.
When? Commercial EICR Testing Must be carried out every 5 years or change of occupancy
Who? Electrically competent persons, such as NICEIC registered electricians
What? Detailing any observed damage, deterioration, defects, dangerous conditions and any non-compliances with the present-day safety standard which might give rise to danger.
Portable Appliance Testing Leeds : providing electrical testing solutions across Yorkshire.
Portable Appliance Testing, or PAT, is a safety procedure that involves a series of inspections and electrical tests to ensure the appliances within a property meet the legal obligations to ensure a high standard of electrical safety.
PAT tests are particularly important in buildings used by employees and members of the public, such as schools, hospitals and office blocks.
To make sure an appliance is safe, all aspects of it will be tested including the plug, the lead and the appliance itself. The work will be carried out by an electrician with the skills and knowledge to complete the testing quickly and safely.
Once the PAT testing is complete, you will recieve a report detailing everything that was tested and whether it recieved a pass or fail. All appliances should have a sticker with inspection date, next test due and the inspector’s signature.
Our electricians are happy to provide any help or advice about the report and any remedial work needed.
For any questions you may have see our FAQ’s page, alternatively you may contact EICR Testing here also.
Here at Expert Electricians all our technicians are specialists at EICR testing and help us carry out our EICR tests. ALL electricians are vetted and qualified to a high standard. They pride themselves on providing a reliable and professional service, led by people who you can trust to enter your home or office.
A periodic inspection is an inspection and associated testing to check whether an electrical installation is in a satisfactory condition for continued service.
More information on EICR can be found herePeriodic inspection and testing should be carried out only by electrically competent persons, such as registered electricians that EICR Testing can provide across the United Kingdom. Contact us for your free information pack.
On completion of the necessary inspection and testing, an Electrical Installation Condition Report will be issued detailing any observed damage, deterioration, defects, dangerous conditions and any non-compliances with the present-day safety standard which might give rise to danger.
If you require EICR Testing, feel free to telephone one of our EICR experts who are always on hand to help with your enquiries.
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