When does your installation need testing? BS 5839 suggests you need your Fire Alarm System testing every 6 months to ensure it is compliant with all regulation and for best practice. It is also recommended to have a fire warden on site at all times in case of emergency. AEL have 4 fire wardens to […]
When does your installation need testing? BS 5266 suggests all installations require testing over certain periods of time. Emergency Lights are essential for safety in your workplace as everyone needs to be able to see to evacuate a building in event of a power outage or disaster. These lights are battery powered by siphoning the […]
When does your installation need testing? BS 7671 suggests all installations require testing over certain periods of time. Domestic premises require testing at the change of occupancy or every 10 years, every 5 years for commercial installations (unless recommended otherwise) and 3 years for industrial premises. Testing on your installation can vary based on your […]
Records Matter Without functional emergency lights, sudden darkness can occur in the event of a power-out and injuries would be inevitable. If your fire alarm system triggers with no good reason, it is clear maintenance is needed. A logbook is a professional reference about the testing of your installations and the results. Everything needs recording […]
Zs and Ze There are different units in electrical installations and every one of them play a key part in our modern everyday lives. On the surface these units can look basic, but what do they truly stand for? Zs represent earth fault loop impedance and consists of Ze and (R1+R2). R1 is the phase […]
It is paramount that emergency lights are tested and visually inspected. In the event of a disaster or power outage, they could be the difference in your staff leaving the premise safely, orderly and unscathed. All emergency lights should have a battery life of 3 hours, providing appropriate illumination in certain rooms or spaces. “The […]
At Analogue Electrics Ltd, we have gathered knowledge and expertise in fire safety and detection systems since our beginnings in 1994. “Modern properly maintained systems rarely suffer equipment malfunctions but it is estimated that false alarms cost the UK in excess of £1 billion a year.” Quote from FIA. False Alarms Can Be Costly In […]
Basics of conduit By textbook definition, conduit is a part of a closed wiring system for cables in electrical installations, allowing them to be drawn in or replaced but not inserted laterally. When wiring any premise, the type of wiring needs to be considered – some has sheath coating, requiring only to be stapled to […]
What Are Fixed Wire Regulations? These regulations apply to the design, erection and verification of electrical installations. They also account for additions. Some existing installations that have been installed in accordance with earlier editions may not be compliant with BS 7671:2018 – this doesn’t mean that they are unsafe or require upgrading but the selection […]
Fire Detection and Fire Alarm System Standards This is the code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in every premise. By being compliant with BS 5839, you are ensuring you are fully secure from any faulty alarms, any faulty extinguishers and are in an overall […]
