Compliance

The Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007 introduced a legal obligation on operators of Air Conditioning systems to undertake a regular energy inspection on the; design, installation and operation of such systems.  

The F Gas Regulations 2006 require systems with more than 3kg of refrigerant gas to be inspected and certified every 12 months, more frequently for larger systems. General planned maintenance servicing of systems, though recognised as best practice, is not a statutory requirement.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires the identification, management and control of asbestos within the workplace. The intention is to locate, as far as is reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspect asbestos-containing materials in a property and assess its condition. Following HSE guideline, our services include:

Management Surveys

Management Survey Annual Re-Inspections

Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys

Removal Services

Encapsulation Services

Training Services

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and in Scotland. The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, places the responsibility of fire safety firmly onto the business employer, manager or owner. It states that you must ensure all equipment used for fire safety must comply with the relevant British Standard.

Our services include:

Fire Alarm Systems

Emergency Lighting Systems

Sprinkler Systems

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Suppression

Fire Risk Assessments

Fire Door Servicing and Maintenance

Fire Safety and Escape Signage

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that all systems are maintained in a manner that will prevent danger. Periodic Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR), in line with IEE Regulations and BS7671: 17th Edition Amended 2011, is the best practice to test and document your properties fixed electrical wiring.

It is also a requirement to inspect and test any apparatus that may be connected to an electrical supply. Portable Appliance Testing under IEE Code of Practice ensures compliance.

Our services include:

Electrical Installation Condition Reports

Portable Appliance Testing

Microwave Emission Testing

Thermal Image Testing

The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 impose duties on the users of Gas systems to ensure that they are safe and suitable for use. These duties include responsibility for the annual servicing, inspection and certification of all in service gas boilers and any other type of gas burning equipment. Following the HSE’s approved code of practice, our services include:

Gas safety Inspection and Certification

Gas Appliance Servicing and Maintenance

Energy Surveys and Efficiency Assessments

Installation, Maintenance and Servicing of Commercial Gas Appliances

Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations there is a statutory duty to control the risk of legionella bacteria in water systems. In line with HSE’s Approved Code of Practice (L8 ACoP 2001) Management of Legionella bacteria in water systems, our services include:

Legionella Risk Assessments and Audits

UKAS Approved Microbiological Sampling

Control, Management and Monitoring Systems

Water Treatment and Bacterial Control

System Modification, Cleans and Chlorination

Tank Refurbishment / Replacement