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Programmed Maintenance
HCB Electric can implement a program maintenance system to suit your company?s individual requirements.
A scope of these requirements are:
  • Testing, tagging and documentation of electrical equipment
  • Thermal scanning/Infra red heat detection in switchboards and panels
  • Testing and documentation of emergency and evacuation lights
  • Lighting Lux level testing and documentation
The following provides guidance for the type and frequency of recommended programmed maintenance.

Interval between inspections and tests

Construction and demolition sites

Factories, workshops, manufacturing, fabrication repair, assembly or maintenance

Commercial environments, laboratories, office, kitchens, health & education establishments

Office environment where flexible supply cord is not subject to constant flexing

Electrical equipment which is intended for hire

Electrical equipment
testing & tagging

Class 1
(protectively earthed)
- 3 monthly

Class II
(double insulated)
- 3 monthly

Electrical equipment
testing & tagging

Class 1
(protectively earthed)
- 6 monthly

Class II
(double insulated)
12 monthly

Electrical equipment
testing & tagging

Class 1
(protectively earthed)
- 12 monthly

Class II
(double insulated)
- 12 monthly

Electrical equipment
testing & tagging

Class 1
(protectively earthed)
- 5 yearly

Class II
(double insulated)
- 5 yearly

Electrical equipment
testing & tagging

Class 1
(protectively earthed)

Class II
(double insulated)
Inspect all before each hire and test monthly

RCDs

Portable
By the built in push button test prior to use and each day whilst in use. Test for operation 3 monthly.

Non-portable
By built in push button test monthly. Test for operation a least once every 12 months.

RCDs

Portable
By the built in push button test prior to use and each day whilst in use. Test for operation 12 monthly.

Non-portable
By built in push button test not exceeding 12 months. Test for operation at least 3 yearly

RCDs

Portable
By the built in push button test prior to use or 3 monthly, whichever is longer. Test for operation 2 yearly

Non-portable
By built in push button test not exceeding 12 months. Test for operation at least 3 yearly

RCDs

Portable
By the built in push button test 3 monthly. Test for operation 2 yearly.

Non-portable
By built in push button test not exceeding 12 months. Test for operation at least 3 yearly.

RCDs

Portable,
Non-portable,


Inspect all before each hire.

Extension cords & power boards

3 monthly

Extension cords & power boards

6 monthly

Extension cords & power boards

12 monthly

Extension cords & power boards

5 yearly

Extension cords & power boards

Before each hire

Exit & Emergency Lighting

Discharge test to be performed every 6 months.

Discharge and cleaning to be performed every 12 months.

Record results in log book.

Exit & Emergency Lighting

Discharge test to be performed every 6 months.

Discharge and cleaning to be performed every 12 months.

Record results in log book.

Exit & Emergency Lighting

Discharge test to be performed every 6 months.

Discharge and cleaning to be performed every 12 months.

Record results in log book.

Exit & Emergency Lighting

Discharge test to be performed every 6 months.

Discharge and cleaning to be performed every 12 months.

Record results in log book.

Exit & Emergency Lighting

Discharge test to be performed every 6 months.

Discharge and cleaning to be performed every 12 months.

Record results in log book.

 
 
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