Keeping track of every statutory inspection across a commercial building can feel overwhelming, especially across multiple sites. A simple checklist goes a long way.
Fire: weekly alarm call-point test, six-monthly professional fire alarm service, monthly emergency lighting function test, annual full-duration discharge test, annual fire extinguisher service.
Electrical: five-yearly EICR (or sooner for higher-risk installations), annual PAT testing cycle for portable appliances (interval varies by equipment and environment), regular visual checks in between.
Water: Legionella risk assessment reviewed at least every two years, routine temperature monitoring and outlet flushing on an ongoing basis.
Security: annual intruder alarm and CCTV system service, documented data retention and access policy.
Keeping all of these on a single compliance calendar — with reminders ahead of renewal dates — is the single biggest thing that separates a well-run building from one accumulating risk quietly in the background.
