Entertainment
Licence
Electrical Testing
In areas where public entertainment takes place, in most cases there is a
requirement for an annual test & inspection of that area involving the
entertainment electricity supply and area emergency lighting (sometimes, the
entire electrical wiring system). This is usually a requirement of the Licensing
Department of the Local Authority, they specify that the inspecting contractor
must be approved by the NICEIC or ECA and must comply with the regulations of
the IEE.
The defintion of a
public event requiring entertainment licence testing is any kind of
entertainment into which a passer-by or member of the public can be admitted by
payment or otherwise.
Our fully qualified electricians here at DIS carry out all necessary testing and
provide all certification required by the local government to enable the duty
holder to satisfy these requirements.
The Health and Safety
Executive has provided an online
booklet entitled "Electrical Safety for Entertainers" in Acrobat
form (you can download Acrobat Reader from our Downloads
page) detailing ways you can make your PA and electronic equipment safer for the
public, what laws you need to heed, and therefore how we can ensure your event
goes smoothly, safely and legally.
