ELECTRICAL & FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST Here’s a helpful checklist of electrical and fire safety inspections that most UK businesses should carry out, along with suggested inspection intervals. These are based on UK legislation, guidance such as the Electricity...
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ELECTRICAL & FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST Here’s a helpful checklist of electrical and fire safety inspections that most UK businesses should carry out, along with suggested inspection intervals. These are based on UK legislation, guidance such as the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and relevant British Standards like BS 7671, BS 5839, BS 5266, and BS 5306. Inspection Type Description Recommended Interval Electrical Installation A full inspection of your fixed Every 3-5 years for most Condition Report (EICR) wiring system to BS 7671 (IET businesses (or change of Wiring Regulations). tenancy/occupier) Portable Appliance Testing In-service testing of portable Annually (or more frequently (PAT) appliances, tools, and IT for high-use, site tools etc.) equipment. Emergency Lighting Testing of emergency lighting Monthly flick test & annual Inspection & Testing to BS 5266 to ensure safe 3-hour test and service evacuation routes. by a competent en
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