It is important that businesses make reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility for all. This includes accessible toilets with disabled toilet call systems. Disabled Toilet Call System Regulations British Standard 8300 It’s vital to ensure that any disabled call alarm system you install in a disabled toilet complies with BS 8300:2009. […]
LED light are known for their efficiency and longevity. This means that if you don’t have external lighting already in place, investing in LED lighting will help to ensure that your electricity bills don’t rocket. For those who have other types of lighting, the cost-saving of replacing it with LEDs […]
Once your fire alarm system is installed, how do you ensure that it remains legally compliant and continues to protect your employees and visitors to your business premises? Fire Alarm Compliance Checklist: You must test your fire alarm system every week You must ensure that your system is maintained in […]
Want to know more about which cable category could be right for your business? Below we dive into the differences between the data installation categories, and how these can impact your business. What are the differences between Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6? Cat 5 Out of these three cables, Cat […]
For the safety of you and your team, it’s important to ensure you adhere to both the regulatory and common sense requirements for working at height. At Tomlinson Longstaff, all of electricians are qualified to work at height, including scaffold and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP). Tips for working at […]
In just over a year’s time, all commercial properties must achieve an ‘E’ grade or better on their EPC, in order to be sold or let. Here is how LED lighting could help you to meet those new EPC requirements. For landlords, there will be a short period of time […]
The new regulations are regarding the commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs); and set out a new minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) for commercial buildings. From April 2018, it will be unlawful to sell or let any commercial property with an EPC rating below a grade ‘E’. What do these new […]
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the process by which everyday electronic appliances are inspected for safety. These tests are done ‘in-service’ and must be carried out at least every 2 years. What exactly is PAT testing? PAT testing isn’t actually just one test but is a group of different tests […]