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 […]
How to Meet Electrical Safety Standards in Your Hotel with Minimal Disruption
It is vital to keep on top of electrical testing in your hotel to ensure you comply with legal requirements and prioritise the safety of your guests and staff. Fixed wire testing (EICR) and PAT testing should be carried out regularly, but it can be challenging to arrange testing without disrupting the day-to-day operations of […]
18th Edition – Amendment One
The IET have issued the First Amendment to BS7671: 2018 (also known as the 18th Edition). Intersafe Operations Manager, Colin Lang, answers questions about the first Amendment to the 18th Edition. Q: What is an Amendment? An amendment is an update to the current edition of BS7671 (“the Regs”). There are generally 3 amendments issued per […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Intersafe Helping Produce the Next Olympians
Electrical Testing company, Intersafe, are helping to produce the next Olympians with sponsorship of the Trojans Academy (U14 – U19 Girls Performance Hockey Academy) for the 2016-2017 season. Team GB’s victorious women’s hockey team have returned from Rio 2016! Great Britain won a historic Olympic hockey gold in a dramatic penalty shoot out against the […]