It may be the weekend and some of us will be enjoying some downtime but electricity doesn't know its Saturday or Sunday and continues to power our lives which means electrical safety is a 24/7/365 concern and something we all must be aware of to make sure we keep safe as best as we can.

Electrical safety especially in private rented homes has improved greatly over the last few years due to a change in electrical and fire safety regulations meaning mandatory electrical wiring testing and increased fire detectors has improved the safety for the tenants.

Improving electrical safety in homes and businesses continues to be at the top of the agenda for our electrical trade organisation in Scotland SELECT and their hard work so far should be congratulated and their efforts for continual improvement supported.

Last year I wrote a small article on electrical safety and efficiency in homes which was published in the popular Love Local magazine which covers Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas.

The article can be read below and if you have any questions about how you can improve electrical safety and efficiency in your premises please ask by commenting on this post or contact me via our website. 

Another good source for safety advice within your home can be found at the Electrical Safety First website.

I was delighted and honoured to welcome Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford to our office in Fallin for our Stirling Alarms NSI Accreditation presentation.

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that after only three months of our new 'Stirling Alarms' security service we have gained accreditation with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI).

In November 2015 Stirling Electrical Services security system services were rebranded as Stirling Alarms and we have now been awarded approval in the Design, Installation and Maintenance of Electronic Security Systems including Access Control, CCTV Systems and Intruder Alarms by the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) who are the leading approvals and certification body that inspects UK companies providing home security, business security and fire safety services.

With all the security advice on the internet, it can be bewildering knowing who to trust for sound advice and service. Choosing 'NSI Approved Systems Silver' Stirling Alarms gives you peace of mind that you are dealing with a reputable contractor who works to NSI’s stringent standards and also to the highest recognised industry standards as demanded by the Police, Fire & Rescue Services and insurance industry.

We are inspected by an approved inspector of the NSI annually to ensure all office procedures, maintenance & installations are being carried out to the highest standards & comply with regulation.

​NSI accreditation is only awarded to a company after rigorous checks have been conducted. These companies must display technical expertise and business competence. The Systems Silver scheme is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) which is recognised by the Government, the Police, Fire & Rescue Services and the insurance industry.

Since launching in November 2015 our Security Alarm installation, repair and maintenance services have proved popular with homes and businesses throughout Central Scotland and our new NSI accreditation allows us to offer an increased range of services including monitored security alarm systems with call centre and police response.

We have put together a hard working, dedicated and trustworthy team at Stirling Alarms and this NSI accreditation is testament to their superb efforts over the past three months since our launch.

More details of how NSI approved Stirling Alarms can help protect your premises can be found on our security service website.

Electricians that work for SES don't just become qualified and then that's it. All our electricians undergo regular training on updates to the Electrical Wiring Regulations and they also receive training on other relevant services we provide such as building regulations, fire alarms and emergency lighting.

Yesterday at the HQ of our trade organisation SELECT our  Summer/Autumn training programme began when I successfully passed my own update course on our wiring regulations and more of our electricians will go through this and other courses over the coming months as we keep our training and knowledge up to date.

Electricians (well good electricians) need to go through training every so often to make sure a safe working electrical installation  is provided and you know for sure that when one of our electricians arrives at your premises to carry out electrical work they are not only qualified electricians but also trained to the latest regulations and standards. 

The below article about our Online Electrician of the Year Award was published this week in our local Stirling Observer newspaper.

We try our best to provide a high level of service and on nearly all occasions that is something we achieve, but when our standards slip we always look to rectify and learn from the mistake as soon as possible.

Over the weekend though we received favourable feedback from a customer in Stirling that we carried out electrical wiring testing for in their home.

"The young man who carried out the electrical inspection on the garage conversion was very efficient, professional and tidy. He was a credit to your company, and I would have no hesitation in using your services again, or recommending your company to other people."

More of our customer feedback can be found here.