Electrical Compliance for Cambridge's Science & Technology Sector
Cambridge’s life sciences and technology sectors operate at the forefront of UK innovation. Laboratories across Cambridge Science Park and Silicon Fen house research that can’t tolerate electrical failures or power interruptions.
Hawkesworth provides EICR testing and PAT testing for Cambridge’s research, technology and corporate sectors.
EICR Testing for Cambridge Research and Technology Facilities
An EICR examines your facility’s fixed electrical installation: wiring, distribution boards, UPS systems and specialist laboratory power supplies.
Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, research and technology premises in Cambridge need an EICR every 3-5 years. Your certificate supports insurance requirements and satisfies grant-funding body compliance standards.
Laboratory environments often house equipment that can’t be switched off without compromising experiments or research.
Testing Without Compromising Research
Cambridge research facilities need testing approaches that protect ongoing work. Thermographic Surveys identify thermal anomalies in distribution boards and UPS systems without isolating power.
This verifies electrical safety without interrupting critical cooling systems, incubation units or continuous experiments.
PAT Testing for Laboratory and Office Equipment
PAT testing in Cambridge covers sensitive scientific equipment and standard office IT hardware.
Our engineers coordinate testing around facility maintenance windows or research schedules to protect both equipment calibration and experimental continuity.
Supporting Cambridge’s Innovation Sector
Cambridge facilities managers coordinate testing across science parks and technology campuses. We track compliance schedules and send reminders when inspections are due.
Digital certification withstands high-level audits from HSE inspectors and specialised industry regulators. Reports are structured to meet the standards research institutions and funding bodies require.
Fire Safety for Research Facilities
- Emergency Lighting Testing: Ensures complex laboratory layouts meet BS 5266-1 standards for safe evacuation
- Fire Risk Assessments: Identifies fire hazards across research and technology premises
Addressing Faults Promptly
If our EICR identifies C1 or C2 faults, our team provides remedial work to return your facility to “Satisfactory” status. This protects research continuity and maintains compliance.
Nationwide Network with Cambridge Research Experience
Hawkesworth operates across the UK and Ireland with over 190 qualified engineers, all City & Guilds certified and DBS checked. We work with Cambridge’s life sciences, biotechnology and technology sectors.
All Services
As well as PAT testing, we offer a range of other services in electrical and fire safety.