Commercial electrical insights
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BS 5266 emergency lighting: monthly checks, annual tests, failures
BS 5266-1 sets out monthly function tests and annual full-duration tests. This is what each one involves, what records you need to keep, and what to do when a fitting fails.
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8 questions to ask before choosing a commercial electrician
Most procurement decisions for a commercial electrician are made on price. The right ones are made on these eight questions — about accreditation, paperwork and operational fit.
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Commercial EICR frequency: how often, and what triggers an early test?
For most commercial premises the answer is five years — but the interval depends on the building, the use, and the risk profile. Here is what BS 7671 actually says.