Fixed Wire Testing: Your Questions Answered
The Live Chat service on our website is on hand to help. Here we look at the most frequently asked questions. What are the legal requirements for Fixed Wire Testing? Fixed Wire Testing is a legal requirement. We are frequently asked about the legislation that covers this type of electrical testing. The laws are as […]
BS 7671 18th Edition: How to have your say
Ahead of the release of the 18th Edition of BS 7671 next year, you can have your say before the initial release you can have your say about what should be in it. The document is available now for comment and review before the new edition is published. Each edition is created for the benefit […]
What Are the Legal Requirements for Periodic Inspection and Testing and is it a Requirement from my Insurance Company?
As your Electrical Installation deteriorates over time. What does the law say about Periodic Testing and Inspection? Electrical installations will deteriorate over time. The rate of deterioration will depend upon the frequency of use, the working environment and the maintenance schedule. To ensure the safety of your employees and customers it is important to test […]
Will Brexit affect electrical testing standards and regulations in the UK?
As we head to the polls in the general election 2017 it seems like just yesterday we were choosing a future for the UK. We completed our ballot papers to vote on one of the biggest referendums in our generation, Brexit. And on the morning of the 24th June 2016 it was announced that 51.9% […]
What’s the most unsafe observation code in your Electrical Installation Condition Report: C1, C2, C3 or FI?
Your Fixed Wire Testing has been carried out and you now have your Electrical Installation Condition Report in hand. Turn to Section K and the Observations box of the Report and it should be coded C1, C2, C3 as appropriate, or FI. These are classification codes assigned to your report after an inspection. These can […]
Remedials on your Electrical Installation Condition Report: What does this mean?
You’ve got your EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) and remedials are urgently needed – but what does this mean? Remedial repairs on your building are more important than the initial testing. The EICR outlines the distribution boards tested and any problems or dangers present will be classified by a coding system – C1, C2, C3 […]
What are the options for a routine check between formal Fixed Wire Testing inspections?
If the formal EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is not due for your business this year but 5 years between tests seems a long time, there are other options available to stay on top of your electrical safety. The IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) set out the guidelines on frequency of testing in the […]
Regulation Changes: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations due 1st July 2018
With the 18th Edition to the Wiring Regulations not too far off (it’s due to publish 1st July 2018), we take a look at what is being discussed at committee level now and what changes are likely to be included in what will be BS 7671:2018. The BS 7671 Wiring Regulations written by the IET […]
Intersafe Launch New Responsive Website with Live Chat
Intersafe, the electrical testing specialists, launch new sector specific and responsive website including Live Chat. The new site includes sector landing pages to provide specialist information and showcase their experience across a broad range of sectors. Got a question about Electrical Testing? Speak to the team In over 20 years of business safeguarding organisations, Intersafe, […]
Intersafe Welcomes New Operations Manager and Deputy Operations Manager
Electrical Testing specialists, Intersafe, welcome Kelvin Hickman and Ben Ray to their growing team. Intersafe has bolstered its senior management team with the appointment of Kelvin Hickman as Operations Manager. With business growing and clients such as the University of Winchester, Paul Smith and Sainsbury’s turning to Intersafe for their essential electrical testing needs, we […]