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 […]
How To Prevent an Electrical Fire
With rising global temperatures and many parts of the UK bathing in the hot weather. It is important to remember that rising heat in your business can easily lead to severe damage of equipment or worst still, a fire. Preventing a fire early on is easier than dealing with it at the time. The best […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top five faults found in fixed electrical testing
Carrying out fixed electrical testing is key to ensuring your workplace meets legal safety standards. Carrying out fixed electrical testing is key to ensuring your workplace meets legal safety standards. But what are the most common faults that are found during these inspections and how are they caused? Intersafe, which carries out fixed electrical testing […]