Electrical Testing Solutions Ltd is a leading testing specialist operating across the UK. We specialize in fixed wire electrical testing and inspection; also know as 5 year electrical testing to BS7671, portable appliance testing (PAT testing), Thermographic and Emergency Lighting Test and Inspection to BS5266.

Electrical Testing Solutions Ltd s a recognised approved NICEIC contractor that provides electrical testing solutions for Government Departments and some of the country’s largest commercial and industrial companies.

As a UK independent electrical testing and inspection specialist, we pride ourselves on our high quality, competitive and impartial service. We do not undertake electrical installation contracts, therefore avoiding a conflict of interest. This enables us to guarantee our clients are receiving a completely impartial and unbiased service.

Electrical Testing Solutions Ltd is an NICEIC approved contractor. This UK Accreditation service (UKAS) is recognised by the British government as the body responsible for accrediting the compliance of certification and inspection bodies. . As our client this is your guarantee of standards.

Since the introduction of the Electricity at Work Regulations (1989), Electrical Testing Solutions Ltd has been specialising in helping companies across the UK comply with these regulations. We pride ourselves in our commitment to our work. No job has ever been too small or too big for us, and we respect your business in all the ways that we feel you would want us to - all our staff our well presented, courteous, extremely knowledgeable, and highly qualified. Throughout our work on your premises we are at all times aware that the smooth running of your business is our priority.

Professionalism of our Test Engineers

All Electrical Testing Solutions Ltd engineers are uniformed highly experienced and qualified to:

- City & Guilds 2377.001/002.
- City & Guilds 2360 Part I & II
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing

In addition, they also receive regular in-house commercial awareness training, and understand the financial and operational importance of the equipment and installation under test.

(Also know as 5 year electrical testing.)
Electrical Testing Solutions Ltd provides inspection and testing of electrical installations as an essential part of ensuring compliance with electrical requirement of the Electricity at work regulations 1989, The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations).

Our continuous investment in the latest available technology enables us to provide our clients with the most effective electrical testing service possible and software that provides advanced management information.

The Electricity at Work Regulations state that all electrical systems and equipment used in the working environment should be in a safe condition. The health and safety executive requires that to comply with the regulations an inspection and testing schedule must be implemented in all work places. The frequency of this schedule will depend on the type of environment typically either 3 years for industrial installations and 5 years for commercial installations.

Periodic testing can be a major undertaking that is why at Electrical Testing Solutions Ltd we provide our clients with flexible solutions that reduce disruption to their operation.

Periodic inspection reports complete with schedule of test results are printed onto NICEIC computer friendly report forms using Amtech Software and are provided in a professionally bound folder. In addition reports can also be provided in pdf and CD ROM formats if required at no additional charge.

Portable appliance testing is crucial to your company Health & Safety policies and according to the Health & Safety Executive, a quarter of reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances.

The law clearly states that all employers have a legal obligation to maintain all electrical equipment in order to ensure a safe working environment. This includes all electrically operated items such as computers, printers, photocopiers, kettles, extension leads, vacuums etc.

Organisations of all types and sizes have a duty to protect their employees and business from this risk and to comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Electrical Testing Solutions Ltd offers a comprehensive on-site PAT testing service.

We carry out a through visual inspection of the appliance which includes checking for damage to the flex, plug casing, incorrect wiring and incorrectly rated fuse. Then a comprehensive test is completed using the appropriate fully calibrated testing equipment.

Minor faults found during the course of the inspection will be repaired as we find them and the appliance re-tested. All minor repairs are carried out free of charge, including the following:

- Replacement of faulty or damaged mains plug (BS1363/A)
- Replacement of damaged or incorrectly rated fuses (BS1362)
- Re-wiring of incorrect connections in the mains plug BS1363/A)
- Repair to faulty cable grips in the mains plug BS1363/A)
- Minor repairs requiring less than ten minutes labour
- Re-test following repair

All Appliances are labelled with the result of the test (pass or fail).

PAT testing reports complete with certificate are provided in a professionally bound folder. In addition reports can also be provided in pdf and CD ROM formats if required at no additional charge.

Emergency lighting is required in all premises where people are employed and it is a mandatory requirement to be installed where artificial lighting is installed.

Under the “Fire Precaution (Workplace) Regulations 1999” all Employers, Landlords or Occupiers have a duty to carry out a risk assessment to ensure their premises and activities are able to facilitate safe escape in the event of an emergency.
The Emergency Lighting British Standard BS5266 defines the requirements for the correct installation of Emergency Lighting. Compliance with this standard will ensure that your premises, meets the requirements of the Fire Precaution (Workplace) Regulations.

BS5266 requires inspection & tests should be carried out at the following intervals (Frequencies);

- Daily
- Monthly
- Six-Monthly
- Three Yearly
- Subsequent Annual Test

Electrical Testing Solutions offers a periodic test and inspection of your emergency lighting system as an essential part of compliance with ‘Fire Precaution (workplace) Regulation 1999’. The test and inspection complies fully with BS5622 and will include test and inspection of all existing lighting and ensure that emergency lighting is situated in all required areas.

(Electrical Testing Solutions Ltd is an independent electrical testing specialist, we do not undertake electrical installation contracts to avoiding a conflict of interest. Any additional Emergency Lighting that may be required following our test and inspection would therefore need to be completed via an installation contractor.)

Periodic Emergency Lighting Test and Inspection reports complete with schedule of test results are printed using Amtech Software and are provided in a professionally bound folder. In addition reports can also be provided in pdf and CD ROM formats if required at no additional charge.

A Thermographic Survey is generally used in addition to Period Fixed wire Test and Inspection and is useful to identifying the possibility of fire risk when it is not convenient shut down an electrical system.

At Electrical Testing Solutions Ltd we use the most up to date equipment and software to complete our surveys.

Testing is completed by taking Thermographic photographs of distribution boards, and or specified equipment required for testing, such as motors or control panels. These photographs are then analysed using the latest computer software which highlights any abnormalities in temperature.

Thermographic survey reports complete with photographic images are printed using the latest software and are provided in a professionally bound folder. In addition reports can also be provided in pdf and CD ROM formats if required at no additional charge.