In the UK, the duration of emergency lighting depends on the type of premises and its use. Here’s a breakdown: Standard Duration Requirements: 60-minute duration: Typically used in workplaces where evacuation is expected to be quick, and re-occupation is unlikely Read more
The main difference between Class I and Class II electrical appliances is how they are designed to protect users from electric shock. Class I Appliances: Protection Method: Basic insulation plus an earth (ground) connection. Key Feature: Has a metal case Read more
If you’ve recently received an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and found yourself confused by the technical jargon, you’re not alone. An EICR is essential for ensuring that an electrical system is safe and up to standard, whether in a Read more
As you may be aware if you are already reading this, a new law has been passed making EICRs for rental properties mandatory. Landlords & agents will now have to ensure that electrical installations are deemed as safe by a Read more
Anita Hanks, 33, died after the blaze in her Carlton flat on 2nd October 2017. An inquest has heard a fault with the fridge freezer was the likely cause. Fire crews attended the fire at the block of flats, on Read more
A house in Harehills, Leeds was set ablaze this Bank Holiday Monday (7th May 2018) by a fire in a cellar that involved a fuse board. Two fire engines were dispatched to the fire just before 13:30, and the crews Read more
Here at GetTesting we were contacted to perform some PAT testing at a rental property on the outskirts of Sheffield. The property was previously owned by the current owner’s daughter and was in between tenants. The landlady wanted to perform Read more
Aldi has announced that it is recalling it’s mini deep fat fryer products over concerns that it may have potential to cause electric shocks. Customers that have purchased the product from the Ambiano range have been informed to return them Read more
A woman suffered from smoke inhalation after a fire broke out inside a home in Dewsbury. Firefighters were called to Russell Street, Westborough, at about 7pm today (Tuesday 13th March 2018). They found an electrical fire in the hallway of Read more
According to figures, a total of 4,732 fires were linked to faulty appliances across the UK; and over the last year in Nottinghamshire alone, almost 100 fires were due to faulty appliances. The Fire Service concluded that this was also Read more