FAQ

  • What is Fixed Wiring Inspection and Testing?

    This is what it says, the inspection and testing of all your fixed wiring, this includes fuse boards (consumer unit) and all wiring from these units to your lights, sockets, roller doors, fire alarm etc

    How often does this need doing?
    It depends on the buildings use, but generally follows the table below.

    What does it cost?
    Every installation is different but if you fill in the quotation page we will get back to you the same working day

    Will the test disturb my day to day operation?
    Power does have to be isolated for some of the testing, but we will work with you to minimize disruption and even work out of normal hours if required

    General installations
    Type of premises Inspection Test
    Domestic – Change of occupancy/10 years
    Commercial 1 year 5 year
    Hospitals 1 year 5 year
    Industrial 1 year 3 year
    Residential accommodation Change of occupancy/1 year 5 year
    Offices 1 year 5 year
    Shops 1 year 5 year
    Laboratories 1 year 5 year
    Buildings open to the public
    Type of premises Inspection Test
    Cinemas 1 year 1 to 3 years
    Churches 1 year 5 year
    Leisure complexes 1 year 3 year
    Places of public entertainment 1 year 3 year
    Restaurant and hotels Change of occupancy/1 year 5 year
    Theatres 1 year 3 year
    Public houses 1 year 5 year
    Village halls 1 year 5 year
    Special installation
    Type of premises Inspection Test
    Agriculture and horticulture 1 year 3 years
    Swimming pools 4 months 1 year
    Caravan Parks 6 month 1 year
    Fire Alarms Daily/weekly/monthly 1 year
    Emergency Lighting Daily/Monthly 1 year
    Laundrettes 1 year 1 year
    Marinas 4 months 1 year
    Petrol filling stations 1 year 1 year
  • What is a Log Book used for and where do we get one from?

    A log Book is issued for both Fire Alarm and Emergency lights, any events such as alarm , repairs tests should be wrote up in the Log book to prove you have a system in place for each of these systems. If you do not have a Log book AEL will issue one Free of charge with each service you request.

  • What is a Log Book used for and where do we get one from?

    A log Book is issued for both Fire Alarm and Emergency lights, any events such as alarm , repairs tests should be wrote up in the Log book to prove you have a system in place for each of these systems. If you do not have a Log book AEL will issue one Free of charge with each service you request.

  • How often does my Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting need testing?

    Your Fire RA should inform you of your own responsibilities and we will help you with this, but the British Standard suggests that a full test is carried out every 6 months.

    Your emergency lighting needs a full test once a year and should be periodically inspected by your own Manager/Responsible person.

    Again AEL will help you with this.