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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How often should Fixed Wire Testing be carried out?
The recommended frequency of Fixed Wire Testing varies between 1 and 5 years depending upon the business type, so how often do you need to test your workplace? Fixed Wire Testing, also known as an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), checks that your electrical installations or circuits conform to the latest wiring regulations, in order […]
NEW LED Lighting Service
Intersafe launches a new LED Lighting Service to enable commercial customers to improve lighting quality, reduce energy consumption and save money. LED Lighting is the most energy and cost-efficient lighting technology on the market today and typically achieves a 50 – 80% reduction in energy costs. Intersafe offers a FREE of charge lighting survey in […]
5 Ways To Minimise Disruption During Testing
Electrical compliance testing, whether that is Fixed Wire testing or PAT doesn’t need to be disruptive to your business. These 5 simple steps can minimise delays and disruption ; Adrian Pendle, Managing Director at Intersafe, the Hampshire based electrical compliance specialists explains; “For most businesses, electrical systems and circuits are business critical, whether that is […]
New Operations Manager joins Intersafe
Intersafe announces the appointment of Colin Lang as Operations Manager. Colin joins Intersafe at an exciting time, following a number of contract wins in large, complex customers such as Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Huhtamaki, the University of Winchester and the Four Seasons Hotel, Hampshire. Colin brings over 9 years’ experience within the electrical testing sector, […]
Intersafe Excels in Complex Testing Environments
2017 has been a strong growth year for Intersafe, the specialist electrical testing contractor, especially within complex testing environments. Here we review how a flexible approach has benefitted many of our clients Intersafe are committed to offering delivering a flexible approach to electrical testing, providing a bespoke service well suited to complex environments where extra […]
What will the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations mean for Facilities Managers?
With a year until the implementation date of BS 7671:2018, 18th Edition (2018), we take a look at 3 potential changes which could significantly impact on you. The official period of consultation on the first draft of the 18th Edition is now complete, and the IET and committees are currently writing the final draft, reflecting public […]