By Blu-Lite Electrical Services
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November 29, 2019
Whether you’re at home or at work, electrical appliances and the electric currents running through your property have the potential to be a threat to your safety. Tested regularly and regulated according to strict safety regulations, electricity is perfectly safe. However, if you don’t get your fixed installations tested for faults regularly enough, disaster could be just around the corner. What Must Be Tested As opposed to PAT Testing - which tests portable appliances - electrical test and inspection checks check the fixed installations within a property. Including wiring, switches, earth bonding, fuse boxes, machinery and power sockets, electrical test and inspection checks use devises like voltmeters to ensure that all installations are fit for purpose and safe to use. The Risks There are a number of potentially life-threatening risks associated with failing to get your electrical installations checked regularly enough. Any physical contact with live parts of electrical fixtures could cause significant shocks and burns, so it’s imperative that any fixtures that are prone to breaking are checked and fixed. Potentially more worrying, electrical fires can spark when electrical installations have been left untested for too long. Some of the most common causes of electrical fires include faulty light fixtures, faulty wiring and faulty outlets; all of which are tested. If a fire becomes wide-spread, the loss of life can be tragic. The Law If you own a commercial, office, retail or education property, you should have your electrical installations tested at least every five years to ensure that they are fit for purpose. This time period is also the legal requirement for rented properties which are a ‘House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to ensure that tenants remain safe in their homes. You should always have your electrical installations checked by a qualified electrician. Blu-Lite Electrical Services: Electrical Specialists in Orpington Blu-Lite Electrical Services have been serving our customers since 1989 and we pride ourselves on our expertise within the industry as well as our excellent customer service. All of the members of our team are highly trained and can be trusted to meet the industry-standard safety guidelines. To find out more, please feel free to contact us today. You can find us at Unit 9, Court Lodge Farm, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6ER, call us on 01689 890 690, or email us at blu-lite@talk21.com .