Prevent 30% of Fires - Switchboard Maintenance
Prevent 30% of Fires - Switchboard Maintenance
The Issues
1 in 5 commercial fires are caused by electrical
sources, of which 30% of these are due to electrical
switchboard failings.
However, the maintenance of electrical switchboards is often not prioritised and when undertaken, an issue of scope and frequency is questioned.
The guidance is not clear from regulations, standards or authorities and industry practices vary greatly.
TCL’s Approach to help the Client
This paper outlines the regulations, standards in this area of preventative maintenance.
Summarises the insurance market requirements and known industry practices.
Covers both commercial and domestic electrical
switchboards
Client Outcome & Benefits
- A suggested scope of works and frequency
inspections as part of a preventative maintenance plan for both commercial and domestic electrical switchboards is provided for organisations to consider.
Structuring Risk Management
Reviewed & challenged the Risk Management Framework against ISO 31000 Risk Management Principles.
Better Information Leads to Better Coverage
Physical site visit and discussion with client on occupancy, activities, management programs, maintenance
Quantifying Uncertainty – A Fire Loss Example
Worked with the client to develop potential reinstatement values at risk at a base level for the different configuration of units.
Combustible Construction – Road to Management
Detailed ISP Inventory: The team meticulously identified and measured all ISP locations, estimating the percentage