Electrical outgoing circuits for stage lighting bars and control equipment are commonly forgotten and not tested by the general electrical contractor as part of the schools 3 or 5 yearly fixed inspection and test. In order to obtain certain test results the control systems do need to be operated. We suggest having all theatrical testing undertaken by theatrical installers such as School Stage.

You probably already have a yearly Portable Appliance testing (Service Inspection and Testing) routine for your electrical equipment throughout the school and this should include all the stage technical equipment which is often at high level and difficult to access.

We advise as part of a service and inspection of your theatrical systems that appliance testing is undertaken by a theatrical installer opposed to a general appliance testing company. We have found that general companies do not re focus the stage lights, press buttons by mistake and end up with companies such as School Stage being called out due to equipment not working.

The LOLER regulations set out under the Health & Safety at Work Act require all lifting equipment to be inspected annually by law. Other fixed systems such as curtain track, speakers, projectors and other equipment at height should also be regularly inspected for safety.

Lighting and sound control desks, processors, automated moving lights are checked for their correct operation and receive software updates. Important process following a safety inspection and service to ensure your theatrical control systems are ready to aid the teaching and learning at your school.

Lighting, Sound and projection systems should be regularly maintained. This includes internal and external cleaning of components, visual inspection, focussing of lights and projectors. High level clean of structures, labelling and cleaning of control systems, rooms and general operation.