ETL Highways

Testing that keeps the UK's highways safe

We carry out work for local authorities and major contractors on highway assets across the UK, from street lighting columns and feeder pillars to electric vehicle chargers.

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Electrical testing◆Structural testing◆BSEN40◆Cable route tracing◆Inventory data◆Fault finding & repair◆
01 · Electrical testing

Inspection to the letter of the regulations

We electrically inspect street furniture including street lighting columns, feeder pillars and electric vehicle chargers.

Every inspection is carried out for compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, in accordance with BS7671:2018 and associated Guidance Notes 1 to 8.

BS7671:2018 EAWR 1989 UKAS ISO 17020
ETL operative testing a street lighting column
dipstik® structural testing device
Patented · Owned by Electrical Testing
02 · Structural testing

Top to toe. Above and below ground.

Our structural inspection assesses every lighting column, above and below ground, for any risk of structural collapse.

We own the dipstik® technology, recognised as a non-destructive test method in the Institution of Lighting Professionals GN22 Guidance Notes. It helps asset owners meet their legal responsibilities for safely maintaining highway electrical assets.

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Specialist skills, hi-tech equipment

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BSEN40

A structural design analysis that shows whether your columns can safely take an attachment. Combined with our patented dipstik® assessment, a detailed calculation identifies column strength and prevents collapse from overload.

Essential for hanging baskets, festive lights, directional signs, promotional banners, CCTV and WiFi units.

04

Cable route tracing

Detailed, accurate underground cable route tracing plotted onto electronic background maps. Using GPS, offsets and electronic measurement we locate the actual route of a cable and its precise depth.

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Inventory data collection

A complete inventory survey of your electrical highway assets, to DfT or Well Lit Highway standards or a bespoke specification. Data is supplied ready to upload into leading Highway Lighting Management Systems including Mayrise and Confirm.

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Cable fault finding & repair

From a major motorway network to a small playing field, we track down underground cable faults. A chartered engineer takes overall responsibility for every fault, using bespoke test equipment and the latest visual and acoustic technology.

Fault finding, end to end

One team, from fault to reinstatement

  1. 01 Taking control of electrical safety
  2. 02 Pinpointing the fault
  3. 03 Excavation
  4. 04 Repair of the cable
  5. 05 Testing and return to service
  6. 06 Reinstatement of the ground
Independently accredited View all accreditations
UKAS accredited inspection body, ISO/IEC 17020 NQA ISO 9001 quality management NQA ISO 14001 environmental management NQA ISO 45001 health and safety management Constructionline Gold Member Achilles UVDB Silver Plus Highway Electrical Association (HEA) Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) LRQA accredited, National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) Lantra Awards approved Highway Electrical Skills Academy (HESA) Apprenticeships YPO
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