London Electrical Safety & PAT Testing Services
As one of the most trusted names in commercial electrical services, Oltec provides professional fixed wire testing across London and the surrounding areas. Fixed wire testing, also known as an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), is a thorough inspection of all fixed electrical installations within a building. Our qualified electricians ensure your premises are safe, fully compliant, and meet all current UK legal requirements.
Protect Your People and Property with Regular PAT Testing
You may have heard Electrical Safety Testing referred to by several different names, including EICR, hardwire testing, test and inspection, periodic inspection and testing, periodic testing, fixed testing, or simply electrical testing. Whatever term is used, the process involves a detailed inspection of all fixed electrical installations within a building to confirm they are safe and compliant with UK legal standards. Oltec delivers this vital service to businesses and property managers throughout London, providing thorough assessments carried out by our team of fully qualified and experienced commercial electricians who understand the unique demands of commercial and industrial premises.
Stay Compliant with Current Electrical Safety Regulations
Following the completion of a Electrical Safety Test, your appointed electrician will produce an Electrical Installation Condition Report, which is the formal document used to record all findings from the inspection. The EICR is provided to the person who ordered the inspection and forms an essential part of your property's compliance documentation. At Oltec Services, we ensure that every EICR we produce for clients across London is thorough, clearly written, and easy to understand. The report will identify and describe any defects found, note any limitations encountered during testing, highlight any conditions deemed dangerous, and present a detailed schedule of all inspection and test results carried out during the visit.
Electrical Safety Inspections for Large and Small Businesses
It is a common misconception that Electrical Safety Testing is optional, but under UK law it is a firm legal requirement for commercial premises. BS 7671, which sets out the national standard for electrical installation safety, stipulates that Electrical Safety Testing must be carried out at defined intervals. This obligation is reinforced by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, both of which require employers and property managers to maintain safe and serviceable electrical systems at all times. Non-compliance can result in serious consequences, including improvement notices, fines, or prosecution. Oltec provides expert Electrical Safety Testing services to clients across London to ensure your business remains on the right side of the law.
Professional PAT Testing Services You Can Rely On
The frequency with which Electrical Safety Testing must be carried out depends on the type of premises involved, and Oltec Facilities Management can advise clients across London on the correct testing intervals for their specific circumstances. As a general guide, rented accommodation and commercial premises require testing every five years or at a change of occupancy, whichever occurs sooner. Education establishments, offices, and shops also require testing every five years. Industrial premises and places of public entertainment have shorter maximum intervals, requiring Electrical Safety Testing every three years. Adhering to these intervals is essential not only for legal compliance but also for the ongoing safety of everyone who lives, works, or visits your property.
