Posted By DHM
Hi All

I work for a Co. that has multiple sites and we are contractually responsible for their up keep and general maintenance.

I have no records of any Fixed Electrical Testing, and we have not been at any site for longer than 5 years. Added to this some of our sites are shared with other Co.'s.

I have been told that Fixed Electrical Testing can still be undertaken at the shared sites for our share of the wiring.

Where does my Co. stand legally?

Do I convince my boss to spend money and do all sites even though we have not been there for 5 years?

Any ideas??

Thanks

DHM

Posted By CFT
DHM

Look at the policy conditions that the underwriters provide for you and I would suggest that it may be indicative within said policy.

Might not though.

CFT

Posted By David John Harris

I concur with Adrian watson as quoted below:

"Your duty is to ensure that all systems are of such construction as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, danger. You also have to maintain the systems so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger.

You therefore should have carried out an initial inspection to inform you of the state of the conditions. From there you can go on to routine inspections and periodic examinations and testing at suitable intervals".

Obviously keep concise records of all Inspections and maintenance and alterations and keep within the Buildings Records sheets to be handed over to any new buyers of any property sold.

Posted By GeoffB4
Are you able to contact the previous owners/occupiers?