⚡ Electrical Safety
Plas Heli operates a mains electrical system supplying all venue areas, including the main building, kitchen, balcony, event spaces, and external facilities. This page outlines statutory electrical safety responsibilities, distribution arrangements, emergency controls, inspection requirements, and event‑specific considerations.
1. Legal Framework
Plas Heli complies with:
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
- HSE Electrical Safety Guidance
- Local Authority requirements for public venues
2. Electrical System Overview
The venue operates a modern mains electrical installation with the following key components:
- Main incoming electrical supply entering the building via the Switch Room
- Primary distribution boards located inside the Switch Room
- External distribution cabinet located in the car park for authorised event power
- Localised RCD‑protected fused panels in the:
- Bar
- Kitchen
- Cellar
- Emergency electrical isolation points in key locations
- External power supplies for events (authorised use only)
Electrical Distribution Diagram
3. Electrical Safety Responsibilities
Electrical safety responsibilities include:
- Ensuring all electrical work is carried out by competent, qualified electricians
- Maintaining compliance with BS 7671
- Annual inspection and testing of fixed installations (EICR)
- Routine checks of distribution boards and isolation points
- Ensuring staff understand emergency isolation procedures
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
4. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
All portable electrical equipment used at Plas Heli is subject to regular PAT testing. This includes:
- Kitchen appliances
- Office equipment
- Event equipment
- Cleaning equipment
- Any contractor or organiser‑supplied equipment
Items must display a valid PAT label and be removed from service if damaged or untested.
5. Emergency Electrical Controls
Emergency electrical controls are clearly identified and accessible:
- Main electrical isolation: located in the Switch Room
- Kitchen emergency electrical isolation: clearly labelled switch for kitchen equipment
- Bar and cellar isolation: via local RCD fused panels
- External event power isolation: located at the external distribution cabinet in the car park
- RCD protection: fitted to circuits supplying public areas and external sockets
- Emergency lighting: tested regularly and maintained
Electrical Emergency Procedures
6. Fault Reporting
Any electrical fault, damage, or unusual behaviour must be reported immediately to:
- Venue Manager
- Duty Manager
- Qualified electrician (if required)
In the event of electrical danger:
- Isolate power using the nearest emergency switch
- Evacuate the area if necessary
- Do not touch damaged equipment
- Report the incident immediately
7. Record Keeping
Electrical safety records must be retained for at least 5 years, including:
- EICR reports
- PAT testing records
- Emergency lighting test logs
- Distribution board inspection records
- Fault reports and corrective actions
8. Event Considerations
Event organisers must ensure:
- No unauthorised electrical equipment is used
- All equipment brought on site is PAT tested
- No trailing cables create trip hazards
- External power supplies are used only with permission
- Generators are not permitted unless specifically authorised
Event Electrical Safety Requirements