What is Portable Appliance Testing?

The ‘Inspection and Testing of In-Service Electrical Equipment’ (usually referred to as Portable appliance testing or PAT), was introduced to enable companies & organisations comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

To meet these regulations it is necessary to have in place a program of inspection and electrical safety testing of portable appliances.

Other legislation of specific relevance to electrical maintenance – The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, and The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

 We provide a simple and cost effective solution, enabling all companies & organisations to comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations.

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Appliance Testing

Each appliance is comprehensively tested to meet the exacting requirements of the IEE Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. We use the latest computerised PAT testing equipment and are able to test all portable appliances in your company including – IT equipment, microwaves, 415V & 110V power tools. The inspection and testing will be carried out by a fully qualified city and guilds 2377 approved engineer.

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Minimal disruption

All electrical equipment to be tested has to be disconnected from the mains supply. We realise the inconvenience that this can cause, especially in a busy office environment, that is why we can provide out of hours service at no extra cost.

Simple faults (Plug/fuse) found during the course of the inspection are repaired as we find them.