DLB Electrical

14/12/2023

How up-to-date are your electrical tests? Businesses need to carry out electrical testing every 3-5 years to comply with Electricity At Work Regulations (and a lot of insurance companies also require evidence of this).
We are experts in all aspects of electrical testing for businesses:
✅ EICR (previously known as a Periodic Inspection or Fixed Wire Report)
✅ Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
✅ Emergency Lighting Tests
✅ Landlord Electrical Safety Certificates
You can read more about the different tests businesses need to think about here 👉
For a free survey & quotation, just give us a call on 07876704744 or email us [email protected]

16/05/2023

Is your garden ready for the summer? If you're planning on spending more time outside this summer, it's worth thinking about your garden lighting. It's worth planning ahead to ensure any work you require is completed in time for you to really enjoy it. We can help with all aspects of garden lighting & outside power:

✅ Full garden lighting design & installation
✅ driveway lighting
✅ fence & wall lights
✅ Security lighting/motion sensors
✅ Outdoor sockets
✅ Power for hot-tubs & garden buildings
You can read more about what we do here
👉https://www.dlbelectrical.com/

To arrange a free quotation, just send an email to [email protected] or call us on 07876704744

16/05/2023

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23/06/2021

What is an Electrical Installation Condition Report? (EICR)
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a report carried out to assess the safety of the existing electrical installation within a property and is used to describe its condition. Parts of the system that are reported on include fuse board (also known as a consumer unit), protective bonding, lighting, switches and sockets etc.
Its purpose is to confirm as far as possible whether or not the electrical installation is in a satisfactory condition for continued service.

21/06/2021

Landlords have a responsibility to ensure the properties they rent privately are safe to live in. Maintaining the safety of the electrical installations within a property is crucial and landlords have legal obligations to meet to verify this.

A company competent to undertake Electrical Inspection work and complete an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) for you will give you the confidence that they meet the ‘qualified and competent’ requirement set out in the below legislation and guidance.

In England, under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 landlords are required to have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested, at least every five years, by a person who is qualified and competent.

This applies to new tenancies from the 1st July 2020 and to all other tenancies from the 1st April 2021.

16/06/2021

Building Regulations explained
What is Part P of the Building Regulations?
Since 2005, all electrical work in dwellings in England and Wales, whether carried out professionally or as DIY, must meet the requirements of Part P of the Building Regulations.

Part P is in place to keep you and your family as safe as possible from electrical hazards, and applies to new domestic properties, as well as any alterations or additions to electrical installations in existing properties, including full or partial rewires.

Who is responsible for making sure that electrical work in your home meets the requirements of Part P?

By law, the homeowner or landlord must be able to prove that all electrical installation work on their property meets the requirements of Part P, or they will be committing a criminal offence.

Local Authorities have the power to make homeowners or landlords remove or alter any work that does not meet the requirements of the Building Regulations.

15/06/2021

What should you do when choosing an electrician?
Be clear about the work you want done and, unless it is minor, obtain at least three written quotations
Check that the electrician is registered with a government-approved scheme.

14/06/2021

See below for more great reasons to always choose a

They’re regulated by the UK and Scottish Governments, as appropriate
They work to the BS7671 safety standard
Their work is regularly assessed
They’re insured, so you’re protected
It’s a legal requirement for certain electrical work☺️

14/06/2021

Why should you choose a registered electrician?
A properly installed and well-maintained installation can significantly reduce the possibility of accident or injury. So, it is important that any electrical installation work is carried out by people who have the knowledge, skills and experience needed to avoid the dangers that electricity can create.