Electrical Testing and Maintenance Services

The Testing of electrical installations is also referred to as BS7671, periodic inspection, landlord testing, Electricity at Work, fixed appliance testing, fixed equipment, fixed machine, hard wiring, electrical wiring, fixed wiring testing, mains, circuit or insurance testing. These works are carried out in accordance with chapter 73 of the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations and the Guidance Notes as issued by the I.E.E. The service comprises statutory instrument test readings for each circuit of a distribution board being recorded. Full schematic diagrams are available to customer requirements. SMC Ltd take care of all your testing needs, from initial enquiry through consultations, site surveys and testing, to the production of full and comprehensive results.

Portable Appliance Testing

What is a portable appliance? A portable appliance is simply an item of electrical equipment, which is connected to the power supply by means of a plug and socket.

Why you need portable appliances tested

There are a number of reasons why appliances should be PAT tested on a regular basis, but the most important ones are:-

1. To comply with The Electricity at Work Regulations
2. To comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
3. To minimise the risk of fire and injury caused by electrical appliances
4. To satisfy your Insurance Company.
5. To comply with all Health & Safety requirements and ISO standards
6. Quality Assurances also requires you to comply

And finally, one of the first things Fire Officers and Health & Safety Inspectors usually ask to see on any inspection visit is PAT testing records.