TISS Electrical

TISS Electrical
With decades of hands on experience, our teams deliver Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, Emergency Lighting Testing, RCD Testing, Fixed Wire Testing (EICR), and combination testing programmes, all carried out to the latest BS7671 standards. This blog shares practical guidance, compliance updates, and insights from the engineers who carry out this work every day.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Emergency Lighting Testing in Romford: Monthly Checks Explained

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Emergency lighting testing in Romford includes monthly checks that help businesses identify lights that are not working before an emergency happens. An office above a town centre shop, for example, may have emergency lights along the stairs that need checking regularly.


Did you know? Romford station is served by the Elizabeth line, linking the town centre directly to central London.


For a building with emergency lighting on its escape routes, the monthly test is a short check to confirm that each fitting switches on when the normal power supply is interrupted.


We use a fish key to simulate a power cut without turning off the mains electricity. Our engineers can carry out these checks and record the results, helping the person responsible for the building keep their fire safety log book up to date. 


We also provide annual testing when the fittings need to run on battery power for their full rated duration. Our service covers Romford and nearby locations including Collier Row and Chadwell Heath. Read about the checks included in our Romford emergency lighting testing service.


For emergency lighting testing in Romford, contact TISS Electrical on 01245 377 625 and we'll provide a quote for your building.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

PAT Testing in Wickford: What Businesses Need to Know

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PAT testing in Wickford can look very different from one business to the next. A small commercial premises may have mostly office equipment, while another site could rely on electrical items that are moved and used much more often.


Did you know? The Wickford service area includes both the town centre and Wickford Business Park, where much of the local warehouse and light industrial space is based.


When we attend a site, we test the equipment that is actually in use rather than treating every premises the same. Each item receives a pass or fail result and is logged in the final written report. If something fails, we identify it clearly and explain whether it needs to be repaired or replaced before it is used again.


Testing frequency also depends on how the equipment is used. Some regularly handled tools and extension leads may need more frequent checks than office IT equipment that rarely moves.


We also cover surrounding areas such as Basildon, Battlesbridge, Rawreth and surrounding areas. For PAT testing in Wickford, call us on 01245 377 625 and we’ll help you work out what testing your site requires.