The area of Fishponds is located in the North East of Bristol city, very close to the busy city centre. The name Fishponds actually originated from old quarries in the area which when left abandoned, turned into rather large fishponds.
A number of residential properties actually provide housing for students attending the University of the West of England.
Oldbury Court is a beautiful Victorian park in Fishponds, listed as a Grade II site. Much of the area was actually used to film the drama Robin of Sherwood in the 1980s.
Fishponds has a number of historical links to industries such as automobile, pottery and confectionery production.
The majority of Fishponds is served by regular bus services which run frequently around the area and to Bristol City.
EMC Electrical Group are reputable electricians with years of experience in the industry. We work with homeowners, businesses and landlords, establishing positive working relationships which keeps customers coming back to us. We take great pride in conducting electrical work from simple additional socket installation to full on property rewires. Regardless of the size and scale of the project, customer satisfaction is always of great importance to us.
Back to topAn EICR or Electrical Installation Condition Report is a thorough check of electrical systems which typically include lighting, the fuse board or distribution unit in commercial sites, outlets and switches.
At EMC Electrical Group, as experienced electricians we use visual checks to initially identify wear and tear, loose connections or exposed live parts. Using a range of advanced testing tools, we also take measurements for voltage, current and resistance for wiring which is concealed.
If you’re thinking “what’s the whole point of an EICR?” They are incredibly important checks to maintain safe electrical systems at your home, private rental property or business.
Back to topWe advise homeowners to carry out an EICRs at least every 10 years. Although it is not a legal requirement, regular checks can help keep an eye on the electrical system. Most of which is hidden behind walls or flooring so difficult to keep track of. Where EICRs have been conducted by homeowners in Fishponds, outdated wiring and faulty fuse boxes have been flagged up. This has led to remedial work such as house rewiring or upgrading old units to modern consumer units.
Landlords on the other hand are legally bound to conduct an EICR every 5 years. A copy of the report must be handed to the existing tenants and any new tenants moving into the property. Failure to comply with mandated regulations could lead to fines or worse, legal action against the landlord.
Back to topLegislation such as the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 clearly states that electrical systems at a commercial premises must be safe as well as regularly inspected. As NICEIC approved electricians, we’re highly skilled and have the essential training required to conduct thorough commercial EICRs. Whether the premise is a single storey retail space or larger scale building such as a school or college, EMC Electrical Group are competent professionals who take electrical safety seriously.
Back to topEICRs are valuable as regularly inspecting electrical systems will reduce the risk of property damage caused by electrical fires. As well as reducing injury to individuals, caused by electric shocks.
As innovative electricians who are always looking for ways to improve energy consumption, we can even help improve energy efficiency. Helping you make simple changes to reduce your carbon footprint and cut down on the cost of utility bills.
If it's time to book in one of the expert EICR electricians at EMC Electrical Group, give us a call today.