Is PAT Testing a legal requirement?
A question we are frequently asked is “Is PAT testing a legal requirement?”. The Legal Requirements There are a number of requirements and regulations which all organisations must conform to including the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974, Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989, Provision and Use of Work Equipment regulations of 1998 […]
Intersafe Promised…And Delivered. A PAT Testing case study
A PAT testing case study from one of the largest motoring research and development centres in Europe. Cranfield Motoring R&D Centre recently appointed Intersafe to conduct their Portable Appliance Testing (PAT testing). The Bedfordshire based site houses over 1200 people involved in Design & Development, Purchasing, Production Engineering & QA functions for a range of cars manufactured […]
5* Chewton Glen Praises Bespoke Approach by Intersafe
Chewton Glen, the 5-star luxury country house and spa hotel in Hampshire, awards Intersafe five stars for electrical testing service with minimal disruption. “I was impressed by the flexible and professional approach of Intersafe from the outset. The initial meeting with Angus Macrae, Business Development Manager, gave me the confidence that Intersafe were serious about […]
The Intersafe Difference
Intersafe has launched a refreshed brand to ensure we look as professional as the service we deliver. Intersafe recently conducted customer research which helped us clarify exactly what makes us different from other electrical compliance contractors. We distilled these differences into three core values; ways of working that everyone at Intersafe is 100% committed to. […]
How frequently do Industrial Businesses require Fixed Wire Testing?
Unfortunately, there isn’t a single answer, as the IET Wiring Regulations stipulate different frequencies of testing depending on the type of installation, the nature of usage of the building and the environment that the electrical installation is exposed to (ie wet or dusty). In this article we aim to provide you with some guidelines to […]
What does Class I and Class II mean when it comes to PAT Testing?
Businesses know that carrying out PAT Testing is a requirement but what’s the difference between Class 1 and Class 2? Electrical safety can be viewed in exactly the same way as any other type of building maintenance and it is a company’s responsibility to see that it is carried out regularly and thoroughly. Businesses generally […]
Is Fixed Wire Testing a Legal Requirement?
What are the regulations surrounding fixed wire testing in commercial properties? Fixed Wire testing, which involves testing the safety of the circuits around your building or buildings, is required in order to demonstrate compliance with laws including the Electricity at Work Regulations and the Health & Safety at Work Act. What the Regulations Say The Health […]
How thermal surveys can save you money
Have you ever wished for a super-power that that could help predict electrical failures? Fixing something just before it breaks is always more cost-effective than post-failure repair. By the time something fails, in addition to the cost of repair / replacement, there is the cost of impact; at best, a few hours lost productivity, at […]
18th Edition Wiring Regulations – The impact on existing installations
From 1st January 2019 the 18th Edition of the BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations became the latest standard in electrical installations. Here we look at the 5 changes most likely to affect existing installations. All new installations must be designed and built to comply with these latest regulations. In addition, regular fixed wire inspections and testing […]
Electrical Testing – Research reveals the key to a painless project
We share the highlights from a wide-ranging research survey conducted by Intersafe into preferences amongst fixed wire and PAT electrical testing decision makers. With professional guidance, Intersafe conducted 1 on 1 telephone interviews with new and long term customers as well as those who chose not to progress with Intersafe after a tendering process, in […]