Electrical compliance can easily become another job sitting on a facilities manager’s maintenance list. Until an inspection is due, equipment fails or someone asks for the paperwork. A better approach is to treat electrical testing as part of a planned maintenance programme. For commercial properties, that can involve several different types of inspection and testing….
PAT testing is often treated as an annual job that every organisation simply has to complete. For schools, the reality is slightly different. There is no rule stating that every electrical appliance in a school has to receive a Portable Appliance Test every 12 months. Instead, schools need to ensure electrical equipment is maintained so…
Schools rely on a huge amount of electrical equipment every day. From classroom computers and interactive screens to kitchen equipment, lighting, photocopiers and fixed electrical installations, keeping everything safe is an important part of managing a school estate. But what electrical testing does a school actually need? There is not one single test that covers…