Electrical Services

Fixed Wire Inspection and Testing (16th Edition)

(Required under the electricity at work Act 1989) fixed wire testing - is the testing of circuits contained within the fabric of your building.  This includes the socket outlets, lighting and various other circuits.  Our fixed wire inspection and testing service includes:

• Testing and documentation of all electrical circuits within the building.
• Full certification of your building to IEE Wiring Regulations, 16th Edition.
• Documentation of work presented on IEE standard reports to comply with legislative and insurance requirements.
• All life threatening faults hightlighted.

Where premises are recently acquired or facilities expanded, we also provide a survey and reporting service to ensure your operations are not compromised by poor electrical layout.  For example, multiple compressors and/or multiple vehicle lifts should be on individual isolators to ensure any fault on any one item does not result in isolating all items.

We will advise according to legislation any improvements, requirements or recommendations which may be required.  We will also advise the extent of material and labour involved to carry out such work by local contractors.  We do not carry out the work, or otherwise compromise our independent advisory position.

"The abuse of electrical systems etc, and their lack of maintenance are major causes of fire and can also result in death and injury.  We would draw your attention to the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 which make requirements to ensure electrical installations and portable electrical appliances are safe in use." - Statement provided by the largest insurer to the motor vehicle dealership sector.

Emergency Lighting & Fire/Smoke Alarm Systems

Emergency Lighting & Fire/Smoke Alarm Systems are an extremely important part of your installation to ensure that a safe working environment is provided.  The system should, if correctly designed, installed and maintained, reduce the possibility of an accident or loss of life in the event of an electrical power loss or outbreak of fire.  The requirement is defined in BS 5266/5839.  Our service includes:

• All emergency lights and main fire alarm panel tested.
• Full log book and guide provided.
• Full certification of your system to relevant British Standard.
• Re-inspection every 12 months.

Portable Appliance Testing

The Health & Safety Executive states that 25% of all electrical accidents involve portable appliances.  The Electricity at Work Regulations place a legal responsibility on employers and employees to comply with the provisions of the regulations and take reasonable and practicable steps to ensure that no danger results from the use of such equipment.  Oakrange provides a regular program of maintainance, inspection and testing.

• All our engineers are independently qualified and certified.
• Our equipment is traceable to national standards with UKAS certification.
• All your equipment is labelled and identified.
• An inventory of all items tested provided for future reference.
• Minor repairs (plug & fuse replacements) are carried out on-site.

Practical advice is offered for office, workshop and kitchen areas and any other areas that may be open to the public, to ensure management of your risk exposure for your employees, clients and your company.