Every business has an obligation to follow various legislation and electricity in the workplace.
If you’re a business owner in the UK, you will know that have a duty to ensure the safety of your tenants or your employees. A Commercial electrical certification, referred to as a EICR, helps you to enjoy safer, cleaner and more sustainable electricity.
It is a legal requirement that businesses should meet certain codes and standards regarding electricity in the workplace. Regular hard wired inspections are essential to adhere to these standards and keep people safe.
Having an EICR demonstrates compliance with these regulations, and shows tenants and employees alike that their safety is important.
Once you have an EICR, it is important that you renew it every few years. This can be done via periodic inspections by a registered electrician.
The type of certification or report you receive depends on the extent and type of installation work, or inspection and testing, that you have had carried out.
The EICR will show whether any work carried out is:
An EICR must be issued for all new installations. It may also be required for an alteration or addition to the installation – depending upon whether or not a new circuit has been installed. Where an alteration or addition is carried out but does not include a new circuit, a MEIWC or an EIC may be used.
It is important to keep hold of these certificates as they are documentary evidence that show the installation had been installation to a satisfactory standard of safety. This is vital in the case of any future claims. Also, they provide a basis for any further testing and inspection, as they can help save on any exploratory work that may be needed in the future.
Business are recommended to have an EICR test undertaken every 5 years.
Once the test has been completed, you will be issued with a certificate that details any damage, deterioration, defects or anything that doesn’t match the current standards and therefore could pose a safety risk.
Why have electrical regulations been introduced?
Mandatory electrical safety checks for rental properties have been discussed for a long while. Whilst many landlords already follow good practices, the new regulations aim to ensure that properties are protected and that tenants are safe.
Back in 2018, a consultation was held by the Electrical Standards Working Group to discuss safety in the private rented sector. In January 2019, the government published a response to the consultation that contained a number of recommendations, including mandatory requirements for landlords to carry out wiring checks every five years.
Why choose us
Fast Service
Next day Commercial 5 year EICR test Service
Competitive Rates
Commercial EICR electrical testing inspections from £6.00 per circuit
Quick Turnaround
Receive a satisfactory report within 10 workings days
There are a variety of regulations that you as a landlord, commercial property owner, or manager must follow to safeguard your premises. Fire safety, electrical, mechanical, water treatment, HVAC, and plumbing services are just some of the areas you need to be aware of. Commercial property compliance is ensuring that your property meets all the relevant regulations in these areas.
As approved Electrical Testing UK Contractors we are
committed to providing risk assessment services that help you identify and address any concerns preventing you from complying so you can have peace of mind that your property is secure.
We offer your establishment, a frequent and reliable Service, ensuring you stay up to date with the latest Legal Requirements in accordance with BS 7671:01925320707 regulations.
From our base in Warrington, Cheshire we are able to PAT test anywhere across the UK. We are aware companies need to budget carefully so we aim to keep our rates down to ensure your costs remain low.
With a low minimum charge of just £180.00 for onsite work and costs from as little as 65p per item we are one of the most competitive in the region as we are sure you will find if you check other company prices.
Although our prices represent cheaper pat testing for you, our service is highly professional, representing great value for money. We also offer discounts for schools
and businesses within the Northwest.
These obligations are not limited to businesses of course; landlords are also responsible for ensuring the regular testing of all appliances they provide for their
No HIDDEN CHARGES
We will beat any like for like quote.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Request a Quote