What will be the effect of Brexit on Fixed Wire Electrical Testing in the UK?
BS 7671 and the UK’s role in developing future standards will be unaffected by Brexit as BSI confirms membership of CENELEC How are the electrical standards for testing set? In the UK, all fixed wire electrical testing is conducted in accordance with the guidelines set out by BS 7671 Wiring Regulations produced by the IET […]
7 ways to reduce fire risk from daisy chaining
Everyone knows daisy chaining is risky, but it is still common practice. In this article we offer 7 practical ways to reduce the risk of fire from daisy chaining. What is daisy chaining? Daisy chaining is the process of combining multiple extension leads or power leads. Why is daisy-chaining dangerous? Ashley Boyce, our in-house appliance […]
Intersafe Launches Client Portal
Intersafe continues to invest in new technologies to improve services available to customers with the launch of a new secure client portal. The new Intersafe portal provides our clients with convenient and easy access to all electrical test reports, observations, quotes, remedials and EICR certificates issued by Intersafe. Accessbible from any device, our clients can […]
How thermal imaging surveys can protect you from electrical fires
70% of businesses which suffer a major fire never re-open and electrical faults are the main cause of workplace fires. How can thermal imaging help protect your business? Thermal imaging cameras allow a visible representation of temperature, enabling the early identification of hotspots which could develop into electrical fires. Fundamentally, electrical fires are the result […]
What does NICEIC accreditation mean?
Intersafe holds multiple accreditations, one of which is a NICEIC Approved Contractor – but what does that actually mean? NICEIC is the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contractors. Founded in 1956, NICEIC was established in order to champion electrical safety and offers a standard which enables registered contractors to be recognised for their highest […]
How to certificate changes to electrical installations
One of the biggest causes of faults within an electrical installation is through incorrect circuit modification. However knowing how to certificate correctly will minimise risk to you and your organisation. Circuits are frequently modified, for example during a change to office partitioning, when a building or part of it changes use, when an extension is […]
The Dangers of Extension Lead Reels
Coiled extension leads can often be found in the workplace, they are ideal for longer distance extension lead requirements but they do carry a serious health and safety risk. Coiled extension leads can often be found in the workplace, they are ideal for longer distance extension lead requirements. These leads can be particularly useful outdoors […]
How LED lighting improves business performance
As well as offering improved energy efficiency, LED lighting can have a huge impact on your business performance. LED Lighting is well known for its energy saving benefits and associated cost savings. But it also facilitates the application of human-centric lighting in a variety of workplaces to improve human and business performance. Human Centric Lighting is […]
What experience does a PAT Tester need?
Who can conduct PAT testing and what qualifications or experience do they need to have? We are often asked if a company can conduct PAT testing in-house. The IET (Institute of Engineering & Technology) Code of Best Practice for electrical safety, which helps you to ensure compliance with the Electrical Safety at Work Act 1989, […]
Emergency Lighting – How often should you test yours?
Emergency Lighting testing falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) 2005 Order (FSO), in particular Section 14 (emergency exits and routes) and it is also covered in BS5266 Part 1. But how often should you test your emergency lighting systems? BS5266 Part 1 advise that Emergency Lighting must be tested monthly, with additional more thorough […]