What we test
Every obligation, one contractor, one renewal date.
Pick the service you are responsible for and we will tell you exactly how often it has to be checked, and what you get to prove it was.
PAT Testing & Electrical Equipment Testing
In-service inspection and testing of portable and fixed electrical equipment, to the IET Code of Practice and HSG107.
IET CoPFire Extinguisher Servicing & Supply
Annual servicing, commissioning and supply of extinguishers and fire hose reels to BS 5306.
BS 5306Emergency Lighting Inspection & Testing
Monthly and annual duration testing, design and escape route signage to BS 5266 and BS 5499.
BS 5266Fire Alarm Inspection & Maintenance
System takeovers, periodic inspection and maintenance to BS 5839.
BS 5839Fire Door Inspections
Scheduled fire door inspection and condition reporting for responsible persons.
BS 8214Fire Risk Assessment Support
Fire risk assessments arranged through an approved contractor, with the testing evidence to back them.
RRO 2005Your compliance year
Typical statutory rhythm — we hold the dates
| Service | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency lighting Monthly + annual 3hr · BS 5266 | Check due | Check due | Check due | Check due | Check due | Full service due | Check due | Check due | Check due | Check due | Check due | Check due |
| Fire alarm system Quarterly · BS 5839 | Check due | Check due | Check due | Full service due | ||||||||
| Fire doors Six-monthly · BS 8214 | Check due | Check due | ||||||||||
| Fire extinguishers Annual service · BS 5306 | Full service due | |||||||||||
| Fire risk assessment Annual review · RRO 2005 | Full service due | |||||||||||
| PAT / equipment testing 12 · 24 · 48 months by class · IET CoP | Full service due |
Standards we work to
If it was not tested to a standard, it is not evidence.
- IET CoP In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment
- HSG107 Maintaining portable electrical equipment
- BS 50699 Recurrent testing of electrical equipment
- BS 5839 Fire detection and fire alarm systems
- BS 5266 Emergency lighting
- BS 5306 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment
- BS 5499 Safety signage and escape route signing
- BS 1363/62 Plug and fuse safety requirements