So, you are searching for a commercial electrical contractor, what things should you be looking for?
Commercial electrical services are different and can be more technical than standard domestic services. When choosing your commercial electrical contractor, these are the five things we think you should be considering and asking them.
- Is the electrical contractor registered with the NICEIC as an approved contractor? There are other schemes available such as Napit registration, however, the NICEIC approved contractor scheme is the benchmark for commercial and industrial electrical contractors. Each registered contractor has a registration number, Our number is 617331
- Is your commercial electrical contractors insured for the correct work? One area where sometimes the contractor may not be insured is for 3 phase electrical installation. You should be able to check this easily on your electrical contractor’s insurance certificate.
- Are the commercial electrical contractors experienced in commercial electrical work? Domestic and commercial electrical work is very different with a whole host of different hazards. Isolating 3 phase machines, working in 3 phase distribution boards and commercial electrical testing are some areas where you need experienced electrical contractors. Ask your electrical contractor who will be carrying out the work and what experience the technicians have.
- Is your commercial electrical contractor experienced in fire alarms and emergency lighting? Fire alarms are designed, installed and maintained under different British standards, BS-5839-6:2019+2020, emergency lighting falls under BS-5266 8 2004. Working on these systems can add additional hazards in your commercial building, ask if your contractor has experience working on your systems.
- Can your commercial electrical contractor demonstrate past commercial electrical projects? Your contractor should be able to evidence past projects and talk you though a couple of past projects. This will give you confidence in the company’s skills and experience to carry out your commercial electrical project.
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