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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing)

What is Portable Appliance Testing? Portable Appliance Testing, or more commonly known as PAT, PAT inspection or PAT testing, is the term used to describe the routine inspection of portable electrical appliances, to ensure they are safe for use. The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) define a portable appliance as ‘any electrical appliance which can, or is intended to, be moved whilst connected to an electrical supply’. The process of the PAT test is a straightforward process of inspection that all portable appliances should be subjected to on an annual basis. It involves undertaking a visual inspection followed by several test procedures to determine earthing continuity, insulation resistance, functional testing and polarity of wiring meet the required minimum standards using a specialist piece of test equipment. Our engineers are fully trained and qualified to NAPIT standards
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Portable Appliance Testing Regulations

Whether you are an employee or a landlord, PAT testing regulations will apply to you. Anyone who rents accommodation as a business activity is required to ensure that the portable equipment that they supply as part of the tenancy is safe. The Electrical (Safety) Regulations 1994 requires that all mains electrical equipment supplied with the accommodation (for example, cookers, washing machines, kettles etc.) remains safe. Regardless of whether it’s second-hand or new, PAT testing regulations will apply to such items.

Meanwhile, in the workplace, there are several regulations that put the duty of care upon both the employer and the employee when it comes to ensuring the safety of all persons using the workplace. Legislation of specific relevance to electrical maintenance is the Health and Safety at Work 1974, The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. It is clear that, in combination, these regulations apply to all electrical equipment used in, or associated with, places of work. PAT testing regulations therefore apply right down to the smallest piece of electrical equipment.

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Inspection & Testing Of Fixed Wiring Installation

It is vitally important that, through periodic inspection, all parts of a distribution system, from the main incoming supply, all fixed wiring & cables that are hidden from sight (i.e. cables in walls and loft spaces or buried under ground) accessories and switching equipment, such as sockets and light fittings and everything in between, are checked and in good working order, so that the system remains safe. That’s where our fixed wire testing service comes in. A thorough visual inspection is undertaken, followed by several electronic tests, which are carried out by injecting test voltages and current through the system to determine the integrity and functionality of cables, accessories and disconnection devices. What’s Involved? Every single circuit within the installation, from your distribution board right through to the end items such as sockets and switched spurs, light switches and light fittings, cooker switches etc, will be put through several different electrical tests using a specialist piece of testing equipment. Our testing process does require the power to be switched off and isolated for a limited period, which is always done at a mutually agreed convenient time. Through these tests, our electricians will either determine that your electrical installation is safe and satisfactory, or they will identify potentially dangerous defects that could lead to potential injury to people, or damage to your property. Fixed wire testing and inspection is paramount for safety in the workplace, as is adhering to the periodic testing frequency, as outlined by the BS7671 (The IEE Wiring Regulations) which is the benchmark for electrical systems and safety. Periodic testing frequency varies: every five years for commercial installations, three years for industrial installations, one year for buildings that open to the public, and three years for external installations. For more information on our Inspection and Testing of Fixed Wiring Installations service, including pricing, please contact us.
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