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BS 3871 Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) were widely used in electrical installations until the standard was superseded by BS EN 60898 in the early 1990s. While these older MCBs can remain in service if they continue to function correctly, it’s important to understand their limitations, especially concerning their use as Read more…
If your electrical installation fails an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), it means that one or more issues have been identified that could make the installation unsafe. Here’s what happens next: Understanding the Codes on the EICR: The report will categorise any defects with the following codes: C1 – Danger 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 competent person from 1st July 2020 for any new tenancies. 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 managed to extinguish the blaze using two breathing apparatus and 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 the home. Crews extinguished the flames using two hose reels Read more…
Crews attended a fire last night at the Grade II listed building Salt Mills in Saltaire believed to have started due to an electrical fault. The fire, which broke out in the living room an apartment, was noticed by the person in the flat and fire crews arrived at 01:38. Read more…
A children’s nursery in Elland will be closed for an unknown period of time following a fire. Four engines were called out to deal with the blaze, at around 07:15 on Friday 5th January 2018 at Elland Day Nursery, in Northgate. Fortunately there were no injuries caused by the incident. Read more…
