First, let’s get rid of the myth. Just because in the last X amount of years fuses have not been blowing or tripping does not mean that
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When asking landlords if they have had a recent electrical condition report done (ECR), usually following a call out to a repair or a small alteration to one of the circuits in the property. The answer is usually that it has never been done because it is not a legal requirement, only a recommendation. Well
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An essential part of any fire risk assessment is the ability to safely evacuate a building in the event of a fire. It is therefore necessary to ensure that there is adequate lighting, to enable evacuation to the nearest exit. This is especially so if the main lighting has failed directly or indirectly as a
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On Friday 11th January 2019, it was announced that the incarceration of criminals for non violent or sexual crimes, that would lead to a prison sentence of six month or less, may be abolished. So all petty crimes which include burglary and damage to property, will result in community service. The thinking behind this is
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What are electrical surges and why is it now a recommendation to install protection against them in the 18th edition of the wiring regulations? Electrical surges, also known as transient over-voltages are voltage spikes caused by atmospheric conditions- lightning strikes or switching on main switch gear when there are many electrical loads connected. This produces
The 18th edition of B.S.7671 Requirements for electrical installations, IET wiring regulations, was launched in June of 2018. The requirements come into effect for all work designed and installed after 1st January 2019. The three biggest changes are; 1) the use of Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDD’s). This recommendation is to mitigate the risk
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