📖 REGULATION 12 – Requirement for documented Inspection Schematic Drawings and Labelling System 📍Regulation 12 of the IET BS7671 requires that suitable means for cutting off the supply and for isolation are available where necessary to prevent danger. This includes methods of identifying circuits. The regulation further requires that isolation is carried out in such a…
Fixed Wire Inspection, also known as Fixed Wire Testing, is a process that inspects and tests all electrical installations on-site to ensure they are safe and compliant with regulations. This includes checking main panels and distribution boards but does not include equipment that is plugged in. The inspection involves visual inspections and electrical tests on…
What is the Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989? The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 is a set of regulations created under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. These regulations require precautions to be taken against the risk of death or personal injury from electricity in work activities. The regulations apply to…
To the untrained eye, this new installation appears satisfactory but what you may not notice is where the earth is terminated, on the neutral bar. ⚠️ Terminating an earth cable to a neutral bar is not recommended. If the neutral and grounding wires are connected together anywhere else, the return current that is meant to…
While recently attending site, one of our engineers came across this burnt switch panel creating a significant hazard and risk of further damage. An electrical switch panel is a piece of equipment that distributes electric power from one or more sources of supply to several smaller load circuits. It is an assembly of one or…
👉 What is it? 🚨Emergency light testing is an assessment on a building’s emergency lighting system, to check they work properly and comply with local and national safety standards. This testing happens on a regular basis to ensure the lighting system functions as intended—that is, to provide illumination during power outages and emergencies. 👉 What is…
Busbars are metal conductors that carry high-voltage electricity, if they are not covered by the appropriate enclosures, they pose a serious danger to anyone who comes into contact with them, either directly or indirectly, as they can cause electric shock, burns, fire or explosion. ⚠️ Some of the dangers of exposed live busbars are ➡️…
Electrical compliance can be complicated but the experienced Directors at Guardian have created a free and simple guide to help you achieve complete compliance and electrical safety on-site. Incorporating crucial legislation, including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and 18th Edition BS 7671: 2018+A2:2022 this booklet ensures that you are kept up to date with…
Whilst undertaking fixed wire inspection & testing at a large manufacturing site, our Guardian Engineers revealed chaotic scenes in the roof space. Issues included ➡️ ⚠️ Contactors with no covers ⚠️⚠️ Various light points unscrewed, leaving terminals exposed ⚠️⚠️Cables running over floor space. Enclosures/covers missing ⚠️⚠️Distribution boards installed in unsafe areas, restricting access ⚠️⚠️Live conductors…
In our continuous effort to enhance user experience and provide you with the best possible service, we are transitioning from our current mobile app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store to a modern and feature-rich web-app platform. At Guardian Electrical Compliance, we understand the importance of convenience, accessibility, and seamless…