Is your business electrically safe and compliant?
Regular electrical testing and inspection is essential for maintaining workplace safety, identifying potential faults and meeting electrical safety requirements. From periodic inspections to comprehensive Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), we provide reliable commercial electrical inspection services that help protect your premises, employees and business operations.
Commercial EICR, fixed wire testing and certification
We provide commercial EICR inspections, fixed wire testing and electrical certification for offices, shops, warehouses and industrial premises across Leeds and Yorkshire. Our services help businesses maintain safe electrical installations and identify potential hazards.
Our electricians inspect wiring, distribution boards, circuits, earthing arrangements and protective devices. Testing identifies deterioration, electrical faults and safety concerns before they develop into more serious problems.
Following testing, we provide clear Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) with findings and recommended remedial work. We also issue Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs) and Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates for qualifying new installations and alterations.
What does our electrical testing cover?
✅ Commercial EICR inspections and reporting
✅ Fixed wire and periodic electrical testing
✅ Insulation resistance and continuity testing
✅ Earthing, bonding and RCD testing
✅ Distribution board and circuit inspections
✅ Electrical installation certificates
Emergency lighting and fire alarm testing
We provide emergency lighting and fire alarm testing services for commercial properties across Leeds and Yorkshire, helping businesses maintain essential life safety systems and identify faults that could affect building safety.
Our inspections cover emergency escape lighting, illuminated exit signs, battery backup systems and functional testing. Where provided, fire alarm testing includes detectors, manual call points, sounders and control panels to check that systems operate correctly.
We provide clear inspection records, identify defects and recommend necessary repairs or replacements. Our services support businesses in maintaining reliable systems in accordance with relevant fire safety requirements and British Standards.
What life safety systems can be inspected?
✅ Emergency lighting and escape routes
✅ Illuminated exit signs and emergency fittings
✅ Battery backup and full-duration testing
✅ Fire alarm detectors and manual call points
✅ Fire alarm sounders and control equipment
✅ Functional testing and fault reporting
Commercial electricians for a wide range of industries
Developers & new builds
Education & community
Facilities & property services
Healthcare & care facilities
Hotels & accommodation
Leisure, wellbeing & fitness
Offices & workplaces
Public sector & local authorities
Retail & hospitality services
Warehouses & industrial
Keep your business moving
We plan electrical work around your business operations, with minimal disruption to your staff, customers and equipment.
- Plan
- Schedule
- Deliver
- Test
- Back in service
PAT testing and workplace electrical equipment safety
Our commercial PAT testing services help businesses across Leeds and Yorkshire maintain safe electrical equipment in offices, shops, warehouses and industrial workplaces. Regular, risk-based inspections help identify damaged appliances and reduce electrical hazards.
We inspect portable electrical equipment, including computers, extension leads, kitchen appliances and power tools. Visual checks and appropriate electrical tests help identify damaged cables, faulty plugs, insulation defects and other safety concerns.
Following testing, we provide clear results and identify equipment requiring repair, replacement or further investigation. This helps businesses maintain electrical safety records and manage workplace equipment safely.
What workplace equipment can be tested?
✅ Computers, monitors and office equipment
✅ Printers and workplace electronics
✅ Extension leads and portable power cables
✅ Portable power tools and workshop equipment
✅ Staffroom and kitchen appliances
✅ Visual inspections, electrical tests and records
Electrical fault finding and remedial work
We provide commercial electrical fault finding and remedial work for offices, shops, warehouses and business premises across Leeds and Yorkshire. Our electricians help identify electrical problems, resolve safety concerns and restore reliable power to commercial properties.
From frequently tripping circuits and faulty sockets to damaged wiring and distribution board issues, we investigate electrical faults and recommend suitable repairs. We can also address defects identified during an EICR or periodic electrical inspection.
Our remedial electrical services include wiring repairs, replacement electrical accessories, circuit repairs and improvements to existing installations. We aim to complete work safely and efficiently while minimising disruption to your business.
What electrical faults and repairs do we cover?
✅ Electrical fault finding and diagnosis
✅ Tripping circuits and RCD faults
✅ Damaged or deteriorating wiring
✅ Faulty sockets, switches and accessories
✅ Distribution board faults and repairs
✅ EICR remedial work and electrical repairs
Understanding your commercial electrical safety responsibilities
From the Electricity at Work Regulations and BS 7671 to electrical inspections, emergency lighting and fire alarm testing, understanding the relevant standards and safety responsibilities can help your business maintain safe electrical systems and meet its obligations.
What it means for your business
Commercial electrical safetyElectrical systems must be maintained to prevent danger, so far as reasonably practicable. Businesses should identify electrical risks and take appropriate steps to manage them.
BS 7671 sets out requirements for electrical installations and provides an important technical reference for installation work, inspection and testing.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report assesses the condition of fixed electrical installations and identifies defects or potential hazards. Inspection intervals depend on the premises, installation and associated risks.
Emergency lighting should be appropriately inspected, tested and maintained to help ensure escape routes remain illuminated when normal lighting fails.
BS 5839-1 provides recommendations for fire detection and alarm systems in non-domestic premises, including inspection, testing and maintenance arrangements.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places fire safety duties on responsible persons in relevant premises in England and Wales. These include assessing fire risks and ensuring appropriate fire precautions are maintained.
Workplace electrical equipment must be maintained safely. PAT testing may form part of a risk-based maintenance approach, but annual PAT testing is not a universal legal requirement for every appliance.
Defects identified during inspections should be assessed and addressed according to their severity. Dangerous conditions may require immediate action to protect people and property.
Keeping appropriate inspection reports, testing records and evidence of completed repairs helps businesses monitor electrical safety and manage ongoing maintenance.
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What types of testing might your business need?
Different electrical inspections and tests serve different purposes, from assessing fixed wiring and checking emergency lighting to testing fire alarms and investigating electrical faults. Understanding what each involves and when it may be needed can help you plan appropriate electrical safety checks for your premises.
What it checks
Purpose of testingWhen it may be needed
Typical circumstancesAssesses the condition of fixed wiring, circuits, distribution boards and protective measures, identifying deterioration, defects and potential electrical hazards.
During periodic inspection programmes, when taking responsibility for premises, following concerns about an installation or when an inspection is recommended by a competent person.
Checks the operation of emergency light fittings, illuminated exit signs and battery-backed lighting during simulated loss of normal power.
As part of scheduled emergency lighting checks, following repairs or alterations, or when fittings fail to operate as expected.
Checks relevant fire alarm functions and equipment, including detectors, manual call points, sounders and control panel indications, as appropriate to the testing procedure.
During routine user testing and scheduled servicing, after relevant system changes or when a fault or warning is reported.
Uses visual inspection and, where appropriate, electrical tests to assess the safety of portable and other workplace electrical equipment.
Where risk assessment indicates testing is appropriate, particularly for equipment exposed to damage, frequent movement or demanding working conditions.
Investigates specific electrical problems, including circuit trips, intermittent power, faulty connections and unexpected equipment or lighting failures.
When electrical faults occur, problems repeatedly return or further investigation is needed to establish the cause of an electrical issue.
Our commercial electrical testing and inspection services
We provide electrical inspection and testing services to help businesses identify potential hazards, maintain safe installations and address electrical safety concerns.
Whether you need a routine electrical inspection, equipment testing or help investigating a fault, LAIRD Electrical can provide practical advice and testing services tailored to your premises.