Electrical safety guidance for low voltage systems. Version 3

Scottish Health Technical Memorandum 06-02

Health Facilities Scotland, 2026
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Scottish Health Technical Memorandum

Abstract

Focuses on meeting Electricity at Work Regulations requirements within the context of healthcare facilities with a low voltage electrical system.

History

Together with SHTM 06-02 'Electrical safety handbook. Version 4' (HFS, 2026) supersedes SHTM 06-02 'Electrical safety guidance for low voltage systems. Version 2' (HFS, 2015). SHTM 06-02 dated 2026 supersedes all previous versions of SHTM 06-02 'Electrical safety guidance for low voltage systems'. Version 3 dated February 2026.

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Health buildings/hospitals
  • Building services
  • Electrical services

Publisher History

Now known as NHS National Services Scotland (NHS Scotland Assure). Health Facilities Scotland was a division of National Services Scotland and provided operational guidance to NHS Scotland bodies on a range of healthcare facilities topics. Formerly known as NHS Scotland Property and Environment Forum (NHSSPEF).

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