Control, Operate and Maintain Agreement
SPEC Ltd acts as your appointed Authorised Person, ensuring high voltage assets are managed safely and in full compliance.
A COMA Agreement stands for Control, Operate and Maintain Agreement. It is a formal arrangement that appoints a competent Authorised Person to take responsibility for the safe control, operation and maintenance of high voltage assets.
Owners of high voltage equipment must, by law, have an appointed “Authorised Person”, this appointment must be made in writing. A COMA contract fulfils this requirement. The Authorised Person ensures that equipment is operated in line with safe working procedures, industry standards and the requirements of BS6626:2010.
By placing responsibility with SPEC Ltd, you gain clear accountability, controlled access to high voltage equipment and confidence that your systems are being managed safely, compliantly and professionally at all times.
When appointed as your Authorised Person, SPEC Ltd takes full responsibility for the safe control and operation of your high voltage systems. This ensures clear accountability and consistent management of your electrical assets.
Our responsibilities include:
Planned maintenance is essential to the safe and reliable operation of high voltage systems. As part of a COMA agreement, SPEC Ltd delivers structured inspection and maintenance programmes aligned with industry best practice and manufacturer guidance or in line with SFG20.
This service includes annual non-intrusive inspections, planned maintenance of high voltage equipment such as transformers, BTUs and switchgear, and optional maintenance of main low voltage switchboards, power factor correction and voltage optimisers.
All work is carried out by qualified engineers and fully documented to support compliance and insurance requirements.
Below are answers to common questions about our COMA Authorised Person services.
COMA stands for Control, Operate and Maintain Agreement. It is a formal arrangement where a competent Authorised Person takes responsibility for the safe control, operation and maintenance of high voltage assets.
If you own high voltage electrical equipment, you are required by law to appoint an Authorised Person in writing. A COMA agreement is a recognised way of meeting this requirement and demonstrating compliance.
Our COMA services are delivered in line with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the requirements of BS6626 for high voltage systems.
SPEC Ltd takes responsibility for safe switching, access control, maintenance oversight and operational procedures for your high voltage systems. This provides clear accountability and reduces risk for asset owners.
Yes. Clients with a COMA agreement have access to a 24 hour call out facility, ensuring qualified engineers are available whenever urgent support is needed.