Built for Mechanical & Electrical Teams
RAMSGen understands the high-risk, high-precision nature of commercial building services.
BS 7671 & EAWR Compliance
Pre-loaded with regulatory references including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the latest IET Wiring Regulations.
Tier 1 Acceptance
Produce documents that meet the stringent H&S criteria of major principal contractors (Balfour Beatty, ISG, Mace, etc.) and avoid site access delays.
Multi-Discipline Support
Unified documentation for electrical containment, pipework, HVAC installation, and plant commissioning under one project header.
Everything You Need for M&E RAMS
Tailored features to manage risk in commercial environments, from plant rooms to risers.
Sector-Specific Competencies
Demonstrate workforce competence with built-in slots for ECS (JIB), PMES, F-Gas, and IPAF cards.
Electrical Hazard Management
Specialised risk assessments for isolation, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), live testing, and arc flash protection.
Hot Works & Permits
Seamlessly integrate Hot Works procedures for soldering or welding, aligning with insurance requirements.
Working at Height
Detailed method statements for high-level access, including the safe use of scissor lifts, cherry pickers, and podium steps in finished environments.
COSHH for M&E
Instant COSHH assessments for industry staples like solder flux, pvc cement, refrigerants, and cleaning solvents.
Testing & Commissioning
Methodologies specifically designed for the pressure testing, chlorination, and energisation phases of the project.
Custom Branding
Every document features your company logo, colours, and accreditation badges (NICEIC, ECA, BESA, SELECT) to present professional, branded RAMS.
Plant Room Safety
Specific controls for confined spaces, noise, and manual handling of heavy plant (AHUs, switchgear) in restricted areas.
How It Works
Select M&E Activities
Choose from pre-built modules for containment, first fix, second fix, testing, commissioning, and hot works.
Identify Specific Hazards
Quickly add hazards relevant to M&E, such as live electrical work, working at height (MEWPs), arc flash, or refrigerant handling.
Generate & Sign
Export a fully branded, CDM 2015 compliant PDF that your engineers can digitally sign via mobile before starting the shift.
Electrical Risk Assessment & Fire Safety: The M&E Contractor's Legal Obligations
Commercial M&E contractors operate at the intersection of three high-risk disciplines: electrical installation, mechanical plant commissioning, and fire safety systems. Each carries its own statutory framework — and a RAMS that adequately covers electrical hazards but ignores fire risk assessment requirements, or vice versa, will be rejected on a well-managed Tier 1 project.
EAWR 1989
Reg 14: justification required for any live working in RAMS
RRO 2005
fire risk assessment required during works in occupied buildings
BS 7671
18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations — design & installation standard
F-Gas
certified engineer details required in RAMS for HVAC/refrigerant work
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR) impose a strict duty of care on all persons who work on electrical systems. Regulation 4 requires that all electrical systems be constructed, maintained, and used to prevent danger — and Regulation 14 requires that no person work on live electrical conductors unless it is unreasonable to de-energise, and suitable precautions are taken. Your risk assessment method statement for any electrical work must demonstrate compliance with these specific regulations, naming the isolation procedure, the authorised person, the proving-dead method, and the lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) arrangement.
For arc flash specifically, the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) may apply in certain environments, but more practically, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Section 2 duty of care requires that the arc flash risk be assessed, the incident energy calculated, and appropriate PPE with a verified cal/cm² rating specified. This is a specific content requirement that generic RAMS almost never include — it is one of the most common technical failures in M&E RAMS submissions.
Fire risk assessment for M&E contractors is governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), which requires that the 'responsible person' ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out for any premises where M&E works create a fire hazard — including the temporary hazards created during hot works, cable installation, and commissioning. For works in existing occupied buildings, this means your RAMS must address how hot works permits are issued, how combustible materials are managed, and how temporary fire detection is maintained during works that may affect the existing FD&A system.
For F-Gas refrigerant handling under Regulation (EU) 517/2014 (retained in UK law), any work on HVAC systems containing HFCs must be carried out by F-Gas certified engineers, and this certification must be evidenced in your RAMS. Principal Contractors will specifically check for this reference on commercial air conditioning and chiller installations.
Key Regulations & Standards for Commercial M&E RAMS
| Reference | Regulation / Standard | Relevance to RAMS |
|---|---|---|
| EAWR 1989 | Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 | Regulation 14 requires justification and safe precautions for live working; LOTO procedures must be detailed in RAMS |
| BS 7671 | IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition | Design and installation standard — RAMS method statements for electrical works must align with its requirements |
| RRO 2005 | Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 | Fire risk assessment required for works in occupied premises; hot works permits and FD&A system interaction must be in RAMS |
| CDM 2015 | Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 | Mandates RAMS production and review by Principal Contractor before works commence |
| COSHH 2002 | Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 | Required for solder flux, refrigerants, pipe cement, and cleaning solvents used in M&E installations |
| F-Gas (UK) | F-Gas Regulation (retained UK law from EU 517/2014) | Engineer F-Gas certification must be recorded in RAMS for any HVAC work involving HFC refrigerants |
Why M&E RAMS Get Rejected: The Two Most Common Failures
The two most frequent reasons M&E RAMS are rejected by Tier 1 principal contractors are: (1) the electrical risk assessment does not specify the LOTO procedure, proving-dead method, or arc flash PPE cal rating — generic references to 'isolate before working' do not pass technical review; and (2) the fire risk section is missing entirely, even though M&E works almost always involve hot works or work near fire detection systems. RAMSGen's M&E templates are pre-populated with EAWR Regulation 14 compliance text, arc flash PPE specifications, fire risk assessment requirements under the RRO 2005, and F-Gas certification fields — so both failure points are covered before you submit.
RAMS Templates for Commercial M&E
Browse trade-specific templates commonly used in commercial m&e projects.
Electrical Contracting
Create a UK‑compliant RAMS for electrical contractors in minutes. Covers safe isolation, LV installations, testing, PPE, permits and a practical step‑by‑step method.
View templateHVAC & Ventilation
Create a professional HVAC & Ventilation RAMS with UK‑compliant hazards, controls and method steps—ready to tailor for your site in minutes.
View templatePlumbing & Heating
Create a professional Plumbing & Heating RAMS in minutes. Built for UK sites with practical hazards, controls, and step-by-step methods your supervisor will sign off.
View templateData & Telecoms Cabling
Create a professional, HSE-aligned RAMS for data and telecoms cabling — covering copper and fibre works in ceiling voids, risers, and live buildings, with clear hazards, controls, and method steps.
View templateFire Stopping Contractors
Create a professional, UK‑compliant RAMS for Fire Stopping Contractors in minutes. Includes hazards, controls, method statement steps, PPE, training, permits, and a site‑specific checklist.
View templateFlexible plans for every team size
From individual contractors to large teams, RAMSGen provides scalable compliance for every project.
Starter
For contractors producing a handful of RAMS each month who need compliant documents fast.
- 5 RAMS per month
- Unlimited edits
- Company branding
- PDF export
- COSHH assessments
- One-page summaries
Professional
Unlimited RAMS with everything you need to win more work and stay compliant.
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Unlimited RAMS
- Reusable templates
- Digital signatures
- Worker QR sign-ons
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Commercial M&E RAMS Questions
Yes. Our electrical templates reference the IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition and structure method statements around Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requirements, including isolation procedures and competent person duties.
Absolutely. You can generate documents for pure electrical, pure mechanical, or combined M&E contracts covering containment, pipework, HVAC installation, and commissioning.
Yes. Our templates include fields for JIB/ECS cards for electricians, PMES for pipefitters, F-Gas certification, IPAF for MEWPs, and any other industry qualifications your workforce holds.
Yes. We have specific risk assessment sections for arc flash protection, live working justification, and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures aligned with EAWR Regulation 14.
Yes. Our templates are designed for Tier 2 contractors working on Tier 1 sites, referencing CDM 2015 and current British Standards. Documents meet the stringent H&S criteria of principal contractors like ISG and Mace.
Yes. RAMSGen is cloud-based so site supervisors can access RAMS on tablets or mobiles for toolbox talks, inductions, and digital operative sign-ons.