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Statutory Inspection Checklist

Building Services plant Service type Legislation requirements Brief overview of requirements Information source

EscalatorsMechanicalservices

Test certificate and reports of thoroughexamination required. BS 5656 Part 1 and HSE Guidance Note PM45

LiftsMechanicalservices

Installation test certificates. Highvoltage test certificates. BS 5655 Part 10 1986

Lifting equipmentMechanicalservices Reports of thorough examination. HSE form F2530

Pressure systemsincluding vessels

Mechanicalservices

Test certificates with written scheme ofsystem examination HSC L122

Pipework systems inpressure streams

Mechanicalservices Test certificates HVCA TR/6 and TR/20

Drainage

Mechanical

services Test certificates Building Regulation Approved Document H

Water distribution systemsMechanicalservices

Flushing, cleaning and chemical dosingcertificates BS 6700

Drinking water systemsMechanicalservices Chlorination certificates BS 6700

Sprinkler systemMechanicalservices

Conformity of sprinkler installations.Test certificates.

Loss Prevention Standard 1048-1 Issue 4 andBS 5306 Part 2 Loss Prevention CouncilCertificate

Fire hose reelMechanicalservices Test certificates BS EN 694:2001

Escape routeMechanicalservices Pressurisation system test certificates BS 5588 Part 4

Fire appliancesMechanicalservices Test certificates BS 5306

Electrical systems Electrical services IEE test certificates IEE Regulations (BS 7671)

Emergency lighting Electrical services Test certificates

Emergency lighting is a life safetysystem and testing is required to ensureit remains in a serviceable condition. BS 5266 Part 1

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Fire detection and alarmsystems Electrical services Certificate of conformity of system

Fire alarms should be checked andinspected following the inspectioncriteria below. All inspections and firedetection systems should comply withthe Fire Reform (Fire Safety) Order2005. Loss Prevention Standard 1014

Fire alarm Electrical services Test certificates BS 5839 Part 1

Lighting protection Electrical services Test certificates BS 6651

Public address system Electrical services Test certificates BS 6259

CCTV system Electrical services Test certificates BS EN 50132-7

 Air conditioning system Electrical servicesIndependent non-invasive inspection ofair conditioning system over 12kW

 Air conditioning systems requireinspections carried out by airconditioning inspectors. Certificates arevalid for up to 5 years. The aim of theinspection is to help units save energyand money whilst reducing their CO2emissions.

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive(EPBD) 2002/91/EC or CIBSE TM44.European standard under development CEN/TC 156