With its enviable heritage as a leading provider of High and Low Voltage commercial electrical services and as a long and highly regarded organisation within Aberdeen’s business community, Quartzelec, who have recently become a Chamber member, is increasingly undertaking Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) Compliance for new and local clients to ensure that their electrical circuits, equipment, and motors have not deteriorated or became unsafe, particularly post pandemic.
All buildings and electrical assets require regular testing and inspection to ensure that electrical circuits and equipment remain safe and have not been amended incorrectly. However, during the pandemic, installations may have been wrongly modified or could have deteriorated through use and time, resulting in unsafe conditions that can lead to electrical faults. Preventing accidents and protecting people from potential electric shock or burns and shielding property from possible fire, is both highly desirable and a legal requirement.
“Feedback received from Chamber members about our services has been really positive,” stated Andy Cryle, Quartzelec Aberdeen Operations Manager. “Fast turnaround, the quality of documentation provided and the timely issue of reports are all regular comments as these allow them to mitigate risk to people and facilities plus demonstrate that their compliance and safety processes are being appropriately managed. These in turn safeguard business integrity, operational efficiency and help reduce operating costs.”
Quartzelec’s experienced team of highly qualified engineers undertake inspections, with any variances being meticulously documented, enabling prompt remedial actions to be implemented, where needed. These documented instances can include system degradation, with corrosion and lack of maintenance being regularly identified, along with specific issues like over-sized fuses or MCBs being fitted, excessive loading, age or non-compliance to current legislation, external influences, loose connections at distribution boards, wiring wear and tear or change of use, all of which can lead to potentially dangerous events.
Each report is a formal declaration that details observations and recommendations, providing accurate assessment of the condition of the electrical installation at the time of inspection. Quartzelec’s engineers can also provide advice on the most economic method of compliance and what remedial actions may be required to ensure ongoing safety and minimise potential disruption.
For more information on how you can cost effectively access the EICR and other electrical services delivered by Quartzelec, either call 01224 593008 or engage with one of our team at the next Chamber meeting.