Some people may feel it is too soon to mention the C word, but if you are considering scheduling your EICR into the Christmas period, it is important to make […]
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Emergency Lighting Testing
What happens if there is a power cut in your building? Do you have emergency lighting? Do you regularly test your emergency lighting? If not, we can help. At Black […]
But I employ less than 5 people?
So, you employ less than 5 people? You may think that this means that you don’t need an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report). You would be wrong. The Health and […]
Are you responsible?
Watch our video, by clicking on the image below, to learn more about your responsibilities or read the summary below the video. If you have any further questions, please do […]
Ongoing Evidence
It is not enough to simply ensure that your buildings are safe and well-maintained, including the electrical installations. You have to provide ongoing evidence that you are doing so. In […]
How often should you test?
The Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989 states that it is your legal responsibility to keep your buildings safe, it further lays out the requirements for different types of buildings, […]
What should you get from your EICR?
When you come to Black Pear Electrical for your Electrical Installation Condition Report, EICR, you can expect to receive a professional report, carried out by an experienced competent electrician. Who […]
Building maintenance – don’t let it get out of hand…
The key to good building maintenance is knowing what the next job will be. It is no good letting everything pile up, so that all the work needs to be […]
Fire claims caused by electrical faults has risen by 35%
Fires caused by electrical faults kill people every year, but even when they don’t kill people they can kill businesses. Ensuring that your buildings are safe means that you are […]
Is your insurance valid?
As a diligent duty holder, you will have insurance on your buildings. You will have made sure that you chose a good cover through a reputable company. You will have […]