Is PAT Testing A Legal Requirement? Currently there is no strict legal requirement for PAT testing. However the Government introduced regulations that pertain to the maintenance of electrical appliances and the most effective way to ensure that these regulations are met is through PAT testing. The UK Health and...
What Does Electrical Inspection & Testing For Commercial/Industrial Premises Mean? It is recommended that all commercial/industrial premises undertake an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) to minimise risk in the workplace and ensure ongoing safety. However, we are aware that confusion can arise around what this means, what it entails...
WHAT DO FCS DO? AND WHY? So…why would anyone NEED electrical testing if they aren’t having any issues? Let’s take it from the top and start with tier 1, the law!! All employers/employees MUST comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act otherwise they may face prosecution. Like...
FCS Services 7 Sins of Electrical Safety Here’s a run down of down of our findings over the last year. It doesn’t make for great viewing, but at least we are out there finding and rectifying this stuff. The post may seem a little light hearted but all...
What is compliance? So, the core services FCS (Facilities Compliance Services ) offer relate to Electrical compliance. But what is compliance, and why should you be bothered about it? There are 3 tiers of legislation that relate to directly to this, the first of which is, The Health &...
