TESTING

Testing and inspection is essential when an existing installation is ageing, faulty or a new installation is being finished.

All non-domestic electrical installations should be subject to a fixed plan of testing and inspection to comply with current legislation. You must ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to reduce the risk of injury or death through electrical breakdown.

There are many good reasons for implement periodic testing. You may need to arrange inspection and testing to comply with the IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition. Or if you have recently obtained ownership or rental of business and you may wish to ensure the installation is safe. If you suspect there is a fault or risk of a breakdown, you must take steps to arrange for urgent inspection.

Periodic inspection and testing should also be considered if, it is required by a governing body or specific directive from for example, local authorities, landlords or insurance companies, etc.

Portable appliance testing (P.A.T.)

The code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment details the obligations on businesses which will enable you to fully comply with the inspection and testing requirements.

The general consensus of opinion is that such equipment is either hand held whilst being connected to the supply, or is intended to be moved whilst connected to the supply, or is capable of being moved without undue difficulty whilst connected to the supply, .

For further information and guidance go to http://www.pat-testing.info

Emergency Lighting

Bowden Electrical can assist you by installing and maintaining emergency lighting systems to BS 5266, the Code of Practice for emergency lighting of premises.

We will check that your existing installations comply with any changes in requirements that may be compulsory by keeping detailed records of your installations and arranging for regular inspections to be undertaken.