Portable Electrical Appliance Testing - PAT
WHAT IS A PAT TEST?
A (PAT) Portable Electrical Appliance Test is an inspection & test of an electrical appliance (i.e. microwave, fridge, iron etc) to assess it is in a safe condition to be used. (A recent independent survey established that around 58% of households have never had any form of electrical inspection and were unaware such an inspection existed)
WHAT WILL IT TELL ME?
PAT testing will highlight any potential faults and shock risks in an appliance or it's wiring before it becomes a real risk. Heavy usage appliances such as kettles, irons and vacuum cleaners frequently fail testing due to cut or frayed cables, however these are easily
remedied and can often be fixed at the same time as testing is carried out.
Other potential risks come from cracked/broken or worn switches or sockets, these pose a real hazard particularly where 'little fingers' are concerned.
HOW OFTEN DO MY APPLIANCES NEED CHECKED?
PAT testing is typically carried out every 12 months and only takes around 45-60 minutes depending on the number of appliances etc.
After each PAT Test a comprehensive Certificate is produced detailing every item tested, its general condition and if it PASSED or FAILED testing along with any recommendations.
For LET / Rented properties PAT Testing is compulsory and may need to be carried out more frequently depending on the frequency of turnover of tenants.
WHY DO I NEED TO PAT TEST APPLIANCES?
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To adhere to the Health & Safety Legislation
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To comply with the Electricity At Work Regulations 1989.
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To minimise fire risks and electric shock hazards.
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To avoid any disputed insurance claims for fire damage due to poor electrical maintenance.
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To meet the requirement of the ISO 9000 Quality Assurance Standard to comply with Health and Safety requirements.
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To maintain the safety of your tenants, employees, visitors and clients.
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