Electrical Compliance Testing
What is Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)?
The inspection and or testing that is required by law of all portable electrical appliances to assess their operational safety and the safety of personnel operating the equipment.
What is classed as a "Portable Appliance"?
Generally speaking any item of electrical equipment that has a power lead with a plug that is intended to be connected to the mains electricity supply.
When should my appliances get tested?
Under the regulations no specific time frames have been given, guidelines are based on the type of equipment from 3 months to 48 months depending on its operating environment.
Who does PAT Testing apply to?
Any electrical appliances used in a workplace or an area that is accessible to the public fall under this regulation. An example of some of these work and public environments include:
- Landlords & Rented Accommodation
- Construction Sites
- Schools & Colleges
- Retail Shops
- Offices
- Hotels
- Industrial Workplaces
- Commercial Kitchens
- Gyms
There is a legal requirement to keep any electrical items that have the potential to cause injury maintained to a safe standard. PAT Testing helps ensure you meet this requirement and provide documentation to prove it.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a complete quote, we’d ask for you to get in touch with us and we’ll respond within 2 working days, however if it’s urgent, please get in touch with us directly.
As a guide we charge,
- £5.00 per item for 10 or less items.
- £3.00 per item for between 11 to 30 items.
- £1.50 per item for between 31 or more items.
Discounts are available for large numbers. Out of Hours visits do not carry any surcharges.
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained in a safe condition. However, the Regulations do not specify how frequently.
The frequency of inspecting and testing electrical appliances depends on the type of equipment and the environment that the equipment is used. A good example of the frequency of which an item should be inspected: A power drill that is used daily on a construction site will need checking more often than a Kettle in a hotel room.
After completing the tests on-site, we’ll give you a paper copy of our initial report. However you will get an official report by email within 24 hours. This will include:
- Detailed appliance register including result and location
- Failed register
- Display certificate
Each appliance will have a clear Pass or Fail label applied.
Our standard fees are:
- £5.00 per item for 10 or less items.
- £3.00 per item for between 11 to 30 items.
- £1.50 per item for between 31 or more items.
Parking Requirements:
Please make sure that there is a Parking Permit available for our vehicle if your car park/street requires one. If it is a ‘Pay and Display’ car park/street the cost of this will be billed to the customer.