In the UK commercial espresso coffee machines have to be inspected and tested every year (14 months max usually) by a qualified boiler inspector, the work carried out for them by the relevant engineer to prove they are in a safe working condition when used in a public space.
I know from experience that this is seldom done despite it being the law... HSE and "Pressure Vessels Act 2000" for those of you up for a challenging read.
A few years ago in a well publicised event, a machine exploded in a supermarket in Hampshire and it certainly stirred up the industry as a whole.
Few people I meet are aware of the situation or turn a blind eye due to costs and hassle but they shouldn't. If someone was injured by their machine it's worth remembering that many would turn to the insurance company or a "no win no fee" solicitor. At this point it would be good to be able to produce the test certificate and "written scheme" that the inspection would of provided. Insurance is more likely to pay out in full also.
Most larger companies get this work done and since the incident in the supermarket there are a lot more owner operators doing the same - how many cafe owners on here get them done?
I know from experience that this is seldom done despite it being the law... HSE and "Pressure Vessels Act 2000" for those of you up for a challenging read.
A few years ago in a well publicised event, a machine exploded in a supermarket in Hampshire and it certainly stirred up the industry as a whole.
Few people I meet are aware of the situation or turn a blind eye due to costs and hassle but they shouldn't. If someone was injured by their machine it's worth remembering that many would turn to the insurance company or a "no win no fee" solicitor. At this point it would be good to be able to produce the test certificate and "written scheme" that the inspection would of provided. Insurance is more likely to pay out in full also.
Most larger companies get this work done and since the incident in the supermarket there are a lot more owner operators doing the same - how many cafe owners on here get them done?
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