Site Visit & Assessment
We visit your premises to understand your requirements, assess the existing installation, and identify any compliance issues or opportunities for improvement.
Compliance & Animal Welfare
Protecting Farms Through Compliance-Led Electrical Services
Electrical compliance plays a critical role in protecting livestock, employees, equipment and business operations. Equinox Contracts provides specialist agricultural compliance services designed to help farms and rural businesses maintain safe, reliable and regulation-compliant electrical systems — all carried out in accordance with BS 7671 Section 705 — Agricultural and Horticultural Premises. From agricultural EICRs and stray voltage testing to farm assurance and Red Tractor audit support, we help farming businesses stay compliant, insured and operational.
Why Choose Equinox
Hazardous Area Specialists
We are trained to work in potentially explosive atmospheres (DSEAR/ATEX), ensuring your grain stores and milling facilities meet the highest insurance and safety standards.
Problem Solvers
We specialise in the "difficult" jobs—the ones that require grit, technical expertise, and an understanding of the corrosive, dusty, and high-pressure environments that define Yorkshire farming.
NICEIC Approved Contractor
We hold the industry’s "Gold Standard" accreditation, meaning we are qualified to handle heavy-duty three-phase systems and complex industrial infrastructure.
Technical Excellence
With over 15 years in the electrical trade, we’ve built Equinox to be the definitive engineering partner for the rural North.
Agricultural Compliance Specialists
Agricultural environments require specialist electrical knowledge that goes beyond standard commercial experience. Farms face unique risks including moisture, corrosive wash-down conditions, heavy equipment loads and hazardous dust atmospheres in grain stores and feed areas. Raised on the land, Equinox Contracts brings genuine agricultural understanding to every inspection and compliance project — identifying risks that only become apparent with practical farm experience.
Our Compliance & Safety Services Include
Agricultural EICRs and insurance inspections
BS 7671 Section 705 compliance testing and certification
Stray voltage testing and mitigation — particularly relevant in dairy environments
Hazardous area awareness for grain stores and fuel storage areas
Thermal imaging inspections — identifying failing connections and overloaded circuits before they cause fires or failures
Emergency and welfare lighting installation and testing
Fire and security systems for farm buildings and outbuildings
Backup power and generator testing and certification
Preventative fault finding
Remedial works and system upgrades
Red Tractor and farm assurance audit support documentation
Our Process
Simple. Structured. Fully Compliant.
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Scope & Documentation
You receive a detailed written proposal with clear pricing, timescales, and technical specifications. No hidden costs or vague estimates.
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Installation & Certification
Work is completed to schedule with full certification, testing documentation, and ongoing support. You have complete traceability and accountability.
Supporting Animal Welfare
Electrical faults can directly impact livestock health and welfare. Issues such as stray voltage, inadequate earthing or failing ventilation systems can cause stress, reduce productivity and create serious welfare concerns within livestock environments. Equinox Contracts works proactively to identify and resolve risks before they escalate — protecting both your animals and your farm assurance status
Helping You Stay Audit & Insurance Ready
Many agricultural businesses require documented inspections and certification for insurance, farm assurance and compliance purposes. Equinox Contracts provides clear, professional reporting designed to support Red Tractor and farm assurance audits, insurance inspections and ongoing maintenance planning. Our documentation is structured to give farm owners and managers confidence that their electrical systems meet the standards auditors and insurers expect to see
Proactive Rather Than Reactive
Routine inspections and preventative maintenance help identify developing issues before they become disruptive or expensive failures. Our structured approach helps farms, rural businesses and agricultural landlords maintain safer working environments, reduce unexpected downtime and stay ahead of compliance obligations — whether that's a single farm building or an entire estate portfolio of tenancies.
Request A Site Visit
Electrical compliance on farms is not something that can be left until an audit or incident forces the issue. Speak to Equinox Contracts today to arrange a site visit and take a proactive approach to farm electrical safety