Maintenance of communal electrical installations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now more than ever, the electrical installations in our housing estates have become an essential feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Almost all communal areas, the services we receive and a whole host of devices run mainly on electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, it seems that the trend is for the vehicles we use on a daily basis to also run on electricity in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charging vehicles in car parks will be another challenge for the electrical installations in owners\u2019 associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The importance of the electrical installation <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
That is why, whilst the electricity system was already important in our communities, it is becoming increasingly so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If we want to live in comfort and safety, and even though not all housing estates have yet agreed on the importance of professional, scheduled maintenance carried out at regular intervals, this will become an increasingly common feature of the maintenance of our housing estates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is also an administrative regulation set out in the Royal Decree 513\/2017 of 22 May 2017<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are various situations and issues with this type of facility within communities, mainly depending on the age of the facilities and buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is the age of these facilities that will determine what the priorities are, or which elements are most likely to cause problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The important thing is that they should all be inspected annually to check their general condition and energy efficiency.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Maintaining the electrical systems and lighting in our building ensures that it operates correctly and efficiently, as well as providing the necessary comfort for its owners. Failure to do so leads to most of the problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In many communities, electricity bills are higher than is actually necessary in the vast majority of cases. There is usually no effective system in place to achieve savings on these bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is therefore worth having an electrical contractor carry out an audit to identify areas for improvement, as well as any necessary changes and upgrades to the electrical system in our owners\u2019 associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having an efficient company to carry out proper maintenance of electrical installations can bring a number of benefits for a owners\u2019 association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 22% of building fires are caused by faults in electrical installations. We can reduce the incidence of these by carrying out regular maintenance on the installation, thereby preventing potential serious faults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most buildings that are between 30 and 40 years old do not comply with the current Low Voltage Regulations (R.B.T.), which can lead to overloads, short circuits and, consequently, a potential fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Faults, however minor they may be, can in most cases lead to power cuts. Although the power cut often affects a wider area than just our block of flats, some of these power cuts originate within our residents\u2019 association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This causes inconvenience that affects our comfort or safety, such as lifts being out of service, community CCTV cameras not working, intercoms not operating, or having to open garage doors manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is common to have experienced power surges or drops in your homes. These can also occur in our community, causing damage to electrical equipment, particularly during power surges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To protect your equipment, it is important to install residual current devices (RCDs) and ensure they are working properly. Consult an approved company for expert advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the incidents mentioned in the previous points occur, this entails the respective costs of repairing the electrical system and any damage it may have caused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Energy consumption from inefficient systems, such as incandescent lighting (which is already being phased out) or LED systems without timers or presence detectors, can be reduced by installing new energy-saving systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, these costs for electrical consumables can be included in a maintenance contract, securing better prices and saving a significant percentage on all items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relying on just any tradesperson to carry out electrical work can end up costing us dearly if we do not choose a reputable contractor carefully. It is not uncommon for renovation work to remain unfinished, to be subject to unjustified delays, or to contain defects that come to light during inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company we hire must be accredited to carry out electrical work in order to guarantee a minimum standard of professionalism and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They must provide us with the terms of service and guarantees in writing. We also need to be aware of their working procedures, because a poor working system (notifying neighbours, safety measures) can be a source of danger<\/p>\n\n\n\n But it is not just a matter of ensuring the safety of a properly installed system; its maintenance is equally, if not more, important in preventing problems or faults and, above all, saving on electricity through a system of proximity sensors and energy-efficient LED lighting (downlights in corridors and communal areas).<\/p>\n\n\n\n For these and other reasons, it is undoubtedly a good idea to consider implementing an electricity maintenance scheme in your community, which will help to reduce your electricity bill and ensure a better service at a time of ever-increasing reliance on electricity.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bienvenidos al blog de Meridional. 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBenefits of good electrical maintenance<\/strong> in owners\u2019 associations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Key benefits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Fire risk reduction<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Reduction in power cuts<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Power surges and dips<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Reduction in repair or replacement costs<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Leave your electrical work to the experts<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Savings on your bill<\/h4>\n\n\n\n