Gas supplies in the UK are at risk of running out this winter, and there are reports Government has already put together emergency power outage plans.
Therefore, planned power cuts are a risk all businesses should start preparing for.
If planned power cuts go ahead in the winter, there are a few things you need to consider to keep your premises safe for all building users.
> Emergency Lighting Systems
The purpose of an emergency lighting system is to aid in evacuation if there is a power cut.The batteries within the system must be fully charged to provide enough time for the building to be safely evacuated.
In the event of planned power outages, you are responsible for making sure the system operates correctly prior to them occurring.
> Fire Alarm Systems
Fire alarm systems ensure everybody in the building is notified of the need to evacuate the premises. In these systems, a battery ensures the alarms can operate in the event of power failure.
If a power outage is planned., it would be best practice to check all fire alarm systems are ok for continued use, with fully-charged batteries.
> Re-energisation
When the power comes back on in a building (re-energisation), a number of issues can occur. This could be from circuit breakers not activating, circuit breakers tripping out, or RCDs and RCBO’s not resetting.
These issues would result in major disruption to your premises. So, it is important to ensure all electrical systems are compliant and in proper working order.
phs Compliance has a reactive team of electrical engineers ready to assist in the event of power failure. Ensuring your premises are back up and running quickly, with minimum disruption to business operations.
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