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House buyers’ electrical condition report

Posted on 25th November 2022

A house buyer's report doesn't include the state of your proprty's electrics

If you are moving house do you think an electrical check is included in your house buyer’s survey? Do you think it’s important?

Across the country millions of properties are bought each year. According to government figures there were just over 11,000 residential property sales in Northamptonshire in the year ending March 2022.

However, research carried out by Electrical Safety First found that only about a third of house buyers have their property’s electrics checked before they buy.

Amendments to the Wiring Regulations

Posted on 3rd October 2022

A training day in our customer's pub to review the updated Wiring Regulations.

The latest amendment to the Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022) came in to effect on 28 September, replacing the previous version which has now been withdrawn.

The MSE team has been looking at the implications of the amendments for some time and our team of charge hands recently took some time out to go over them in detail.

Groundwork – electrical safety

Posted on 19th August 2022

Groundworks and lead to electical accidents

We recently took a trip into Central London to isolate power ready for soil test drilling works.

It’s important to do this when you are carrying out work that involves digging or disturbing the ground. If you come across buried cables there’s a risk that someone could be injured or die due to electric shock, or electrical arcs that could lead to explosions and burns, even if protective clothing is worn.

New requirements for electrical installations

Posted on 10th June 2022

New Wiring REgulations include renewable energy generated from solar panels

Updates to the Requirements for Electrical Installations known as the Wiring Regulations have been issued and can be used immediately.

The current version (BS 7671:2018+A1:2020) will be withdrawn on 27 September 2022.

While both documents are still valid, electrical work, inspection and testing must meet the requirements of whichever version is used. They can’t be combined.

Prioritising electrical safety in the building sector

Posted on 12th May 2022

There are often hidden electrical risks on building sites

People working in construction have been involved in the highest number of cable damage incidents in London, the South East and East of England during the past year.

Prioritising electrical safety in the sector could significantly reduce the risks of injury and save the time and cost of delays when electrical cabling and equipment is damaged.

In 2021 builders were involved in 23% of incidents where members of the public came into contact with electricity cables, which is more than any other trade.

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