Portable Appliance Testing

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Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination but some types of defect can only be found by testing.

Portable appliance testing is a requirement of certain properties and is required on a regular basis to ensure all appliances are in compliance with the current standards and are safe to use. This is a good way for Landlords to ensure they are meeting their legal obligations to maintain high standards of electrical safety in their rented properties.

Taylors Electrical Ltd can carry out these tests and provide the required legal documentation.

All appliances will be allocated an identification sticker.

And we offer same day certification.

PAT testing local rates

Domestic HMO

All items tested and inspected

£4.00 per item 1- 20

£3.50 per item 20 – 100

£3.20 per item above 100

£50.00 computerized fixed certification and asset reporting charges

Construction site PAT testing

£4.00 per item 1- 20

£3.50 per item 20 – 100

£3.20 per item above 100

£50.00 computerized fixed certification and asset reporting charges.

Commercial & Industrial PAT testing

Please contact us to confirm pricing for commercial & industrial work.

Handwritten reports available where required immediately.

Where IT equipment is being tested and inspected IEC leads will require a separate test and inspection. A computer and IEC lead would therefore be classed as 2 items.

On request we can customise your pat label colour or design. Any colour or pattern.

Frequency guide for portable appliance testing

Although there are no requirements for PAT testing frequency, there are recommendations.

Rental properties

– Pat testing should be done once a year in domestic rental properties.

Offices, Shops and Hotels

– Class 1 equipment including stationary and IT equipment should be tested every 48 months

– Movable equipment such as extension leads and Portable equipment should be tested every 24 months

– Handheld equipment should be tested every 12 months

Schools

– Class 1 equipment including stationary and IT equipment should be tested every 12 months.

– Class 2 equipment should be tested every 48 months.

Public Use Equipment

– Stationary and IT equipment such as computers should be tested every 12 months.

– Movable, Portable and Handheld equipment falling into Class 2 should be tested every 12 months.

– Portable and Handheld equipment falling into Class 1 should be tested every 6 months.

Construction

– All equipment including 110v hand held drills and tools used on construction sites should be tested every 3 months.

Industrial

– All industrial sites, including commercial kitchens should have Portable and handheld tools andequipment tested every 6 months.

– Stationary, IT and Movable equipment should be tested every 12 months.