How do I choose a commercial electrician in Chelmsford?
Check qualifications, insurance, commercial experience and BS 7671 compliance before hiring. A practical Chelmsford buyer's guide for facilities managers.
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Expert Advice on Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC & Compliance
Delta First Building Services Insights
Expert Advice on Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC & Compliance
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The Building Safety Act for building owners: accountable persons, the golden thread and M&E records
What the Building Safety Act 2022 means for building owners: accountable persons, the golden thread and the M&E and fire records you need to keep.
HMO fire safety requirements: alarms, emergency lighting and fire doors for landlords
HMO fire safety explained for landlords: fire risk assessments, alarm grades, fire doors, emergency lighting, licensing and keeping compliant.
Lightning protection testing under BS EN 62305: inspection intervals and what engineers check
How often lightning protection must be inspected under BS EN 62305, what engineers check, who is responsible and which records to keep.
Dry riser testing and maintenance: inspection intervals and responsible person duties
Dry risers need six-monthly visual inspections and an annual pressure test under BS 9990. What each visit covers and who is responsible.
AOV and smoke ventilation maintenance: testing frequencies and duties for building owners
How often AOVs and smoke vents should be tested, who holds the legal duty, and what records building owners need to keep.
BS 5839 fire alarm categories explained: L1 to L5, M and P systems
BS 5839 fire alarm categories in plain English: M, L1 to L5, P1 and P2, domestic grades, who chooses the category and how often to test.
Choosing an electrician in Colchester: what to check before you book
How to choose an electrician in Colchester: building regulations routes, insurance, certificates, written quotes and the questions to ask first.
Landlord EICR rules: the five-year requirement, remedial deadlines and paperwork
Landlord EICR rules in England explained: the five-year requirement, C1, C2, C3 and FI codes, 28-day remedial deadlines, paperwork and penalties.
When does a commercial distribution board need upgrading?
When does a commercial distribution board need upgrading? Warning signs, what EICR codes mean, BS 7671 Amendment 4 and what the upgrade work involves.