COMMUNAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TESTING
Smith & Byford working on behalf of London Borough of Wandsworth
Dear Resident,
As Wandsworth Borough Councils Electrical testing contractor, we are responsible for ensuring the testing and maintenance of the electrical installation in your communal area and block and are required to ensure that a 5 yearly safety check is undertaken by one of our NICEIC registered engineers.
The Communal test to your block (common areas) is booked for: Tuesday 6th May 2025
The purpose of the inspection is to check that all communal circuits and accessories are safe
- Show if any of the communal electrical circuits or equipment are overloaded
- Discover any potential safety risks such as, electrical shocks or fire hazards
- Establish the adequacy of earthing or bonding
- Check the serviceability of the communal equipment and determine the extent of any wear and tear or damage
- The test will take around 4 Hours (Each circuit will be off for a short period of time)
- The lift will be out of use for 30 minutes, whilst the circuit is tested. The lifts will be checked for occupancy and grounded before being switched off.
- Power to the communal Aerial system (affecting TVs on the communal system) will be out of use for 30 minutes, whilst the circuit is tested.
- Power to the Communal Lights on Stairwells and balconies will be out of use for 30 minutes, whilst the circuit is tested. Emergency lighting system will activate during this time.
- Power to any communal fire systems will be out of use for 30 minutes, whilst the circuit is tested.
· Power to any Door entry systems will be out of use for 30 minutes, whilst the circuit is tested. Doors will default open whilst circuit is switched off. - Access may be required to check some of your Individual fuse boards on the day. Engineers will call on the day as required.
Our dedicated team can be contacted on: Phone: 020 8722 3416 or email, please contact [email protected] . If you require further information.
Yours sincerely
Smith and Byford Electrical Department
Wandsworth Communal Introductory Letter – Communal Electrical Installation Testing – 6th May 2025