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Testing & compliance

Keep your premises compliant and insured

Commercial EICRs, emergency lighting testing, fire alarm servicing and PAT testing with a clear remedial schedule. One visit, every certificate your insurer and landlord asks for.

Commercial Testing, Inspection & Compliance from North 85

We're a North East installer covering the whole region from our base in Washington. Every job is designed and delivered by our own NICEIC approved electricians. We have been trading since 1985 and never subcontract.

You get a free survey, a fixed-price written quote, and a single point of contact from enquiry through to handover.

  • Commercial EICR (fixed wire testing)
  • Emergency lighting testing to BS 5266
  • Fire alarm servicing to BS 5839
  • PAT testing with asset register
  • Thermal imaging of distribution boards
  • Planned compliance calendar and reminders

Insurance ready

Certificates in the format insurers and auditors expect

Minimal disruption

Out-of-hours testing so the business keeps running

Prioritised remedials

C1 and C2 items priced and scheduled, not just listed

Never miss a date

We track renewal dates and book you in ahead of time

5 yrs

EICR cycle

Annual

Emergency lighting

5 days

Report turnaround

Our accreditations

Accredited, certified, and backed by independent standards

NICEIC Approved

D124458

Electrical contractor

Part P

Building Regs

Domestic electrical

SafeContractor

Approved

H&S accredited

ISO 9001

2015

Quality management

ISO 14001

2015

Environmental management

ISO 45001

2018

OH&S management

Established

1985

Family run for 40 years

NICEIC Approved

D124458

Electrical contractor

Part P

Building Regs

Domestic electrical

SafeContractor

Approved

H&S accredited

ISO 9001

2015

Quality management

ISO 14001

2015

Environmental management

ISO 45001

2018

OH&S management

Established

1985

Family run for 40 years

Every accreditation listed is independently verified. We carry the registration numbers — ask for any on request.

Commercial Testing, Inspection & Compliance FAQs

How often does a commercial property need an EICR?

BS 7671 recommends every five years for offices, shops and industrial premises, every three years for some higher-risk environments, and annually for some licensed premises. Your insurer may also set a shorter interval. We will advise on your building.

How often should emergency lighting be tested?

BS 5266 requires a monthly function test and an annual full-duration (three-hour) test with a certificate. We can carry out the annual test and set you up with a simple log for the monthly checks, or do those too under a maintenance contract.

Do you service fire alarms?

Yes. Fire alarm servicing to BS 5839 is normally twice a year. We test devices in rotation, check the panel and batteries, and issue the certificate for your fire log book.

Can you do the testing without shutting us down?

Mostly, yes. Fixed wire testing needs circuits isolating, so we schedule it out of hours or in phases by area. Emergency lighting, fire alarm and PAT testing cause very little disruption.

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