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Fire Risk Assessment UK: What It Is and How to Do One
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Fire Risk Assessment UK: What It Is and How to Do One

Is a fire risk assessment a legal requirement? Who the Responsible Person is, the five-step FRA process, how often to review it, and what's changed for 2026 including PEEPs and tightened recording expectations.

Opscel Team
8 min read
How to Price Electrical Work: A Quoting Guide for UK Electricians
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How to Price Electrical Work: A Quoting Guide for UK Electricians

How day rates, hourly rates, and fixed pricing actually work, how to build a rate from your real costs instead of guessing, and how to quote in a way that protects your margin.

Opscel Team
7 min read
PAT Testing Requirements UK: The Complete 2026 Guide
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PAT Testing Requirements UK: The Complete 2026 Guide

Is PAT testing a legal requirement in the UK? What the Electricity at Work Regulations actually say, how often to test by risk category, who needs it, and what changes for social landlords in 2026.

Opscel Team
10 min read
What Is an EICR? A Plain-English Guide for 2026
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What Is an EICR? A Plain-English Guide for 2026

What is an EICR, who legally needs one, how often, what C1/C2/C3/FI codes mean, and what to do when a report comes back unsatisfactory. A plain-English guide for UK landlords, homeowners, and electrical contractors.

Opscel Team
8 min read
Best Job Management Software For Electrical Contractors UK
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Best Job Management Software For Electrical Contractors UK

Discover the best job management software for electrical contractors. Streamline scheduling, invoicing, and customer management to boost productivity and profitability.

Opscel Team
9 min read
EICR Observation Codes Explained: C1, C2, C3, and FI
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EICR Observation Codes Explained: C1, C2, C3, and FI

A plain-English guide to EICR classification codes under BS 7671. What each code means, when to use them, and how they affect your certificate outcome.

Opscel Team
4 min read