NATIONWIDE STATUTORY TESTING & INSPECTIONS
ENSURING BUSINESSES ARE FULLY COMPLIANT IN HEALTH & SAFETY
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
FIXED WIRE TESTING
GAS SAFETY CERTIFICATES
FIRE SAFETY
Excel Property Works provides a complete service solution to ensure businesses of all sizes, including those in the public sector can maintain uninterrupted operations, through statutory electrical, gas and fire safety inspection and testing services Nationwide.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING (MAINTENANCE & TESTING)
Excel Property Works engineers are fully NICEIC-trained and approved installers of Emergency Lighting. We can test and maintain current emergency lighting installations for commercial properties, offices, retail outlets and communal areas in residential blocks/apartments, as well as the design of emergency lighting systems for various applications
Our typical emergency lighting maintenance service involves the following:
An annual 3-hour drain-down test
A routine periodic emergency lighting report.
A 1-hour Emergency lighting test at 6 monthly intervals.
Staff training for monthly emergency lighting flick test, which is required to ensure batteries and light fittings are operational.
To issue, set up and train staff members in how to use an emergency lighting logbook.
Emergency Lighting is essential in the event of a fire or power failure and enables customers, staff, and visitors to find emergency escape routes and exits should the need arise
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Regular inspection and testing of an emergency lighting scheme is a statutory obligation of building owners and employers under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 as well as a range of health and safety regulations applying to duty holders.
Emergency Lighting provides visibility in an emergency, such as a fire, where the main power supply is cut, and any normal illumination fails. Emergency lighting should be ready to perform in the event of an emergency automatically at any given moment to enable occupants to evacuate site safely.
Not only is a correctly functioning emergency lighting system paramount for building fire safety and the protection of staff and builder uses, but emergency lighting maintenance is a legal requirement and failure to maintain and test these systems at least on an annual basis, leaves the duty holder liable.
As part of this, regular testing must be completed with a test record maintained for each luminaire.
The daily, monthly and annual tests are detailed below and observing these will help to ensure that the installation will meet the required lighting levels to provide sufficient escape route, open area or high-risk task lighting.
Interruption of the supply to simulate a mains power failure should be carried out by the operation of a local key switch or other isolation device.
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The duty of building owners and employers to provide effective emergency lighting systems is governed by a range of legislation including the Health and Safety at WorkAct 1974 and specifically the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO).
In terms of conforming to British Standards, BS EN 50172:2004 and BS 5266-8:2004 (emergency escape lighting systems) outline the minimum requirements for inspection and testing of emergency lighting systems.
Duty holders have a legal obligation to ensure that their emergency lighting system is maintained in accordance with BS 5266-1:2016 (Code of Practice for the Emergency Lighting of Premises).
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DAILY
Visually check all green LED charge indicators are illuminated to ensure that the batteries are being charged.
MONTHLY
Complete a short functional test on each emergency luminaire, isolating the power supply to check that it will illuminate in emergency mode.
To maintain the life of the battery this test should be for a short period only, sufficient to ensure that each luminaire has illuminated from the battery supply (normally less than 10 times).
YEARLY
Conduct a 3 hour full duration test on each emergency luminaire, isolating the power supply to confirm that the battery retains the capacity to provide emergency lighting for 3 hours.
INCLUDE ALL YOUR MONTHLY, SIX-MONTH AND ANNUAL EMERGENCY LIGHTING TESTS WITHIN A BESPOKE PPM PLAN AND LEAVE THE PLANNING TO US
FIXED WIRE TESTING FOR HOMEOWNERS, LANDLORDS AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CONDITION REPORT OR LANDLORD ELECTRICAL SAFETY CERTIFICATE
All workplaces and landlords in the UK must have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR test) conducted on a regular basis or every 5 years. Electrical systems that are deemed safe will be awarded an electrical safety certificate. Failure to do so under the Electrical work regulations 1989 can have serious consequences including decommissioning of the building with financial penalties. Local authorities may impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000 on landlords who are in breach of their duties.
An EICR certificate proves your property and workplace is 100% compliant and safe.
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- EICR is a legal requirement for landlords and commercial buildings under the Electrical work regulations 1989
- It is recommended by British Standards BS 7671 18th Edition (Regulation 135.1)
- Records inspection and testing ensuring safety of the electrical installation
- Reports on damage or wear and tear that compromises safety
- Identifies areas of the electrical installation that do not meet IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) Wiring Regulations
- Identifies components that may cause high temperatures or electric shocks
- Provides a record of the safety status of the installation until the next report
The EICR electrical installation condition report will show whether the electrical installation is in a satisfactory or unsatisfactory condition and will list observations affecting the safety or requiring improvements.
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Sometimes referred to as 5 Year Fixed Wire Testing or Hard Wire Testing, having an EICR is alegal requirement for every UK workplace or building as stipulated in the Electrical work regulations 1989.
It is also recommended by British Standards BS 7671 18th Edition (Regulation 135.1) that every electrical installation is subjected to regular inspections and testing.
All electrical installations must meet the wiring regulations as laid out by the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) which has the same status as British Standards.
Irrespective of the age of the installation, to ensure compliance with the Electrical work regulations 1989, all electrical installations need to be maintained in a safe condition and must be inspected and tested by a qualified person.
As electrical wiring, sockets, circuits, mains panels and distribution boards can deteriorate or can be damaged, inspection and testing involve rigorous visual and electronic procedures to ensure the compliance of your workplace with statutory responsibilities.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report certifies the in-service condition of an electrical installation against the requirements of the edition of BS 7671 current at the time of the inspection, detecting and reporting any factors impairing or likely to impair the safety of an electrical installation.
Excel Property Works is a nationwide supplier of commercial and landlord EICR services. To undergo your own electrical condition report and be compliant as soon as possible, Get a FREE Quote Today.
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Unsatisfactory
C1 - Danger present, immediate remedial action required
C2 - Potentially dangerous, urgent remedial work required - notice to complete remedial work within 30 days
FI - Further investigation required
C3 - Recommendations for improvement or advisories for improvement are given
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To comply with your duty of care obligations, under the Electrical work regulations 1989, it is recommended that EICR routine checks are conducted on an annual basis as part of the regular electrical PAT testing and fire safety services which Excel Property Works can provide. The maximum period between inspections should be no longer than 3 - 5 years depending on industry.
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FIRE SAFETY
Excel Property Works provide reliable and efficient fire alarm system installations, maintenance and testing services with nationwide coverage.
Conforming to UK Fire Safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice is crucial for building operators of all sizes and we are ideally placed to help ensure you comply with these important requirements and provide you with the relevant fire safety inspection report on completion.
We test and support all leading fire systems, from conventional to high-end fully addressable systems.
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All fire service safety testing, maintenance or installation works are delivered to the latest UK fire safety standards and in accordance with BS 5839, the BS EN 54 series of standards for fire detection and fire alarm systems and BS 9999.
For ultimate peace of mind that your work is carried out to the highest standard of fire safety testing in the UK, Excel is inspected annually by a leading third-party accreditation body that verifies that we maintain the highest level of competency in our work.
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UK fire safety regulations state that fire alarm systems must be ‘adequately maintained.’ In terms of statutory inspection, British Standard BS 5839, backed by Government advice, recommends that fire alarm systems should be inspected at least every 6 months.
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Excel Property Works provide reliable and efficient fire alarm system installations, maintenance and testing services with nationwide coverage.
Conforming to UK Fire Safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice is crucial for building operators of all sizes and we are ideally placed to help ensure you comply with these important requirements and provide you with the relevant fire safety inspection report on completion.
We test and support all leading fire systems, from conventional to high-end fully addressable systems.
Maintenance & Installation
All fire service safety testing, maintenance or installation works are delivered to the latest UK fire safety standards and in accordance with BS 5839, the BS EN 54 series of standards for fire detection and fire alarm systems and BS 9999.
For ultimate peace of mind that your work is carried out to the highest standard of fire safety testing in the UK, Excel is inspected annually by a leading third-party accreditation body that verifies that we maintain the highest level of competency in our work.
Frequency of Testing
UK fire safety regulations state that fire alarm systems must be ‘adequately maintained.’ In terms of statutory inspection, British Standard BS 5839, backed by Government advice, recommends that fire alarm systems should be inspected at least every 6 months.
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Gas Safety Certificates
Landlords and employers are legally responsible for making sure all gas-related equipment provided to tenants or employees is safe to use. This means gas equipment should be subjected to regular inspections followed by any necessary remedial work.
Our Gas Safe registered engineers awarded with a Gas Installation Certificate will be able to provide gas safety inspections at your property at a convenient time to suit you. Following our inspection, you will be provided with a full inspection report valid for 1 year. We can also service and repair all your gas appliances during the same visit.
COST ESTIMATION OR BOOKING?
Call 0800 002 9752 or email admin@excelpw.co.uk to get a free no-obligation quote to find out more about your legal obligations as a landlord or employer or arrange a gas safety inspection. We can send Gas Safe Registered engineers to any location in the United Kingdom.
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Under the Gas Safety Regulations 1998, you need a Gas Safety Certificate or CP12 if you are renting a property out. All landlords MUST have a Gas Safety Certificate, by law.
It must be renewed every 12 months and is a legal requirement by the law.
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Under the Commercial Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 2018, all commercial buildings with a gas supply used for business purposes MUST have a Gas Safety Certificate.
It must be renewed every 12 months and is a legal requirement by the law.
If you don’t have a Commercial Gas Safety Certificate for your building, your insurance can be invalidated. In addition, you can face heavy fines and penalties.