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Fire Hydrant Testing  – Your questions answered

Fire Hydrant Testing – Your questions answered

Fire hydrants are a vital part of fire safety. They are usually located in a chamber under the surface of a road or path. In the event of a fire a hydrant provides a continuous supply of water from the mains supply. This means that firefighters do not have to rely on...

Everything you need to know about fixed wire testing

Everything you need to know about fixed wire testing

The Health and Safety Executive demand high levels of inspecting and reporting on all fixed electricals in premises open to the public. Fixed electrical testing is used to inspect and test all electrical installations. Testing involves identifying any deficiencies or...

Are your Dry Risers fit for purpose?

Are your Dry Risers fit for purpose?

Dry Risers are an important fire safety system that need to be accessed fast in an emergency. During recent testing visits we have discovered systems in very bad repair. If you are a property owner or managing agent it is vital that you are aware of your...

All you need to know about thermal imaging surveys

All you need to know about thermal imaging surveys

Here at Equiptest we don’t only provide PAT testing for our clients. We utilise the latest thermal imaging technology to identify electrical faults before they happen and provide detailed surveys of buildings to highlight any insulation issues. By detecting problems...

Is PAT testing a legal requirement for your business?

Is PAT testing a legal requirement for your business?

We often get asked about the legal requirements of PAT testing and the ramifications of not conducting regular PAT testing for your business.The reason we get asked about this so much is that the legislation can often be confusing. In fact there are no direct legal...