REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE
TraQ-it, an interactive online reporting portal developed by Guardian Electrical Compliance.
Matthew Gilmore
Matthew Gilmore BEng IEng MIET MIHEEM is the technical director at Guardian Electrical Compliance. A time served Electrical Engineer who has worked within the medical, educational, commercial, and industrial sectors with over 20 years’ experience. Matthew provides technical support to internal and external clients regarding the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and BS7671 wiring regulations. During his career he has managed several NHS contracts and has developed specifications and procedures to undertake comprehensive Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) within medical locations. He holds the position
of secretary for the IHEEM East Midlands branch and is an active contributor to the institution. Matthew is a STEM ambassador and enjoys sharing knowledge with students at different stages of their education to encourage youngsters to investigate a career into the exciting world of engineering. With a keen interest in the UK’s journey to Net Zero, Matthew is currently completing a research project on electric vehicle supply equipment.
Section 710 of BS7671 has now been part of the wiring regulations for 15 years, providing the framework for electrical safety in medical environments where patient wellbeing depends on reliable power and controlled touch voltages.
testing, documentation, and record-keeping, helping to standardise the way compliance is demonstrated across the healthcare sector. Amendment 4 emphasises that EBBs and medical IT systems must be inspected and tested in accordance with defined standards — not just for compliance, but for patient safety. The frequency has been researched, and industry guidance has identified that the final circuits supplied via the medical IT system should be I&T every 5 years. This aligns with group 0 locations and enables a duty holder to include the group 1 and 2 medical IT system final circuits to be completed in the same programme of works for the general installation. The frequency for the special location items, such as EBBs, is reduced to an annual I&T.
Conclusion Guardian have developed a structured two- stage I&T process. The 1st Stage provides a full condition assessment, schematic drawings, and asset documentation, ideal where little or no existing data is available. The 2nd Stage adds detailed end-to-end resistance measurements and connected equipment identification to meet the full requirements of BS7671 and the new Annex B710 expectations. By following this methodology, duty holders gain full visibility of their EBB installations, with complete documentation suitable for internal audits and regulatory inspections. Whether integrated into a wider EICR programme or completed as a standalone project, this ensures that medical locations remain safe, traceable,
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and compliant with both the letter and intent of BS7671 Amendment 4. Through this structured and evidence- based approach, this service continues to help healthcare organisations meet their legal obligations and uphold the highest standards of electrical safety in patient care environments.
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5 Health and Safety Executive - Electricity at Work regulations 1989, Norwich TSO 2011.
6 IET - Guidance Note 3 – Inspection and Testing. Stevenage The IET 2022.
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