There’s hardly a facility that isn’t vulnerable to problems with its electrical systems. When that results in a serious disruption of operations, you need to act fast to get the power back on and your business up and running. In an article for the Argus, reporter Gareth Davis said such was the case for a police station in Brighton & Hove’s John Street, which was forced to close for the day after an electric fault cut power to the facility.
Although the Brighton & Hove police command has yet to announce when the station will be back in operation, the fact that electrical issues caused the shutdown can leave Coventry business operators wholly concerned. According to Electrical Safety First, problems with electrical systems are the cause of almost half of all domestic fire incidents in the U.K. – and it can even affect domiciles repurposed as commercial facilities. A Coventry property maintenance firm such as Trade Squad Ltd. can help prevent future incidents.
Dangers Beneath
The rationale for checking your facility’s electrical system may lie with any warning signs that you thought were no big deal at first. A review of the entire place can yield clues such as worn sockets, flickering lights or tingles when you try to turn on a light switch.
The age of the facility itself also bears notice for a full repair. For example, even if the place has been standing for the past couple of decades and all systems were in good working order, constant updates to the U.K. Electrical Industry British Standards may invalidate them or force a full upgrade for compliance reasons.
Solution
A skilled property maintenance firm can structure the repairs and implement a regular maintenance programme to keep the momentum going. The team will also ensure that any fixes to the electrical system are compliant with local building codes and pass muster under Health and Safety Executive standards.
There’s also the danger of facility’s vulnerability to electrical issues, as many security devices are often connected to the place’s power grid. If the power problem is solved, you may consider testing the security system as a safeguard.
No commercial facility operator wants to see their investment go up in smoke from something as minor as a faulty wire. Enlisting a top property maintenance company in Coventry like Trade Squad Ltd. for repair and other support services will go a long way to securing it for the future. Make the call today.
Sources:
Brighton Police station closed after electrical fault, The Argus
Tenants – stay safe in your rented home, Electrical Safety First UK
Fixing Electrical Problems, Electricity Guide UK
