It’s no secret that the majority of modern workplaces are reliant on electricity. When you consider the electrical tools required for a commercial setting, the needs are often far more complex than those in a residential building and a commercial electrician becomes a vital component of your business.
Usually, a commercial electrician can cover a full range of services; from the power tools of your trade, to inter-connectivity, and keeping your premises secure and more. Not only will this help ensure your electrical services and systems are fully operational and compliant with health and safety law, but it can also contribute to a positive environment for both workers and any visitors.
A commercial electrician has the knowledge, expertise and tools to support a full range of businesses whether you are developing, refurbing or maintaining the current high standards of your workspace.
So, if you’re wondering how a commercial electrician can help you and your business, our list below will give you some ideas.
What might a commercial electrician be involved with in your business?
A Beginner’s Guide to Commercial Electrical Services
- Health and Safety Compliance
As a business owner, you are responsible for the safety of your employees and any visitors to the building. Whether it is installation or inspection of tools, a commercial electrician will have it covered when it comes to making sure all your electrical goods meet Health and Safety laws and legislations. Here, at MFM we provide full NICEIC approved test certificates, which are computerised and conveniently emailed directly to our clients. Services can enable your company to comply with the following legislation;
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Our reports are thorough and will list the efficiency of a system, identify potential hazards, whilst offering advice and assistance to help ensure your staff are working in the safest possible environment.
- Security
A large area of expertise for commercial electricians is a building’s security and fire systems. Here at MFM we provide bespoke intruder alarm systems to commercial, business and industrial premises covering a variety of organisations as well as all important fire security systems. Our electricians can not only provide the equipment to ensure your building is secure but can also help your business to stay proactive rather than reactive to potential electrical fire risks. At MFM, our LIVE service can identify potential electrical fire risks before they happen on a whole range of equipment and services, such as; CCTV, building services, data and IT cabling, electrical heating and much more. For the full list, check out the LIVE service page on our website.
- Cost-effective Care and Maintenance
Electrical preventative maintenance can be one of the most cost-effective ways to protect your electrical tools against sudden power or equipment failure. At MFM our LIVE services deliver state of the art testing utilising ultrasonic and infrared technology to help identify any potential failure before it happens. A proactive approach combined with proper maintenance of electrical services and systems also has the added bonus of extending the life of your equipment, saving you time and money in the future. At MFM, our commercial electricians work flexibly and can often carry-out the work without the need for switching everything off or costly out-of-hours testing. This can help minimise disruption and loss of productivity. All of this adds up to a reduced likelihood of ‘downtime’ so that your workforce can stay safe and be productive, whilst saving time and money on unexpected faults.
- Atmospheric Needs
Thanks to the expertise commercial electricians can bring to a project, when it comes to creating the perfect atmosphere and climate for your building, the possibilities are endless. Perhaps you require audio and visual equipment to create a calming atmosphere in a spa or some mood uplifting music in the retail sector. Maybe your building is a café that requires certain lighting to create the right ambiance. Similarly, maybe you just need an effective HVAC system to feel comfortable whatever the weather.
A commercial electrician will understand the complexities of the electrical demands on your building to provide you with a range of options. Even if your building only services those who work there, lighting and audio-visual technology can help contribute to positive working environment. And don’t forget those electrical needs in the workplace kitchen – a happy worker has the facilities to make that all important cup of tea or coffee!
- General Maintenance
If we consider the electrical wiring of a commercial property, it is almost certainly far more complex than a residential property. It may be that you are expanding and need more plug sockets so as not to overload old sockets. You can rest assured that a commercial electrician has the knowledge and experience of the wiring in a commercial building so that any general electrical maintenance is done efficiently and to the highest of standards. Better still, the expert knowledge of a commercial electrician means that they can help you stay up to date with the latest and greatest technology and tools.
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More often than not, commercial work is significantly more complicated than residential work and needs unique expertise and training. A residential electrician may not have the same qualifications as a commercial electrician, and it is important that you are aware of this when carrying out any electrical work on your commercial business.
Here at MFM, we work with all sizes and types of companies, whether large or small, offering commercial electrical services to customers ranging from retail outlets, restaurants, churches, hospitals, hotels, schools, universities, sports centres, modern industrial and office developments, and listed buildings. Our fully qualified engineers hold City and Guilds 2391 qualifications, are CRB checked, and can provide a complete electrical service on a broad range of systems. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team today.