Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

PAT testing is not strictly compulsory however it does serve to fulfil the requirements of existing regulations written to protect staff, customers and in the case of landlords their tenants.

All portable electrical equipment is subject to getting damaged during use, and this damage could render the equipment dangerous to the user. Without a regular programme of testing and inspection, you have not taken reasonable steps to ensure the safety of users.

Tests and inspections should be made at reasonable and regular intervals, bearing in mind the rate of use of both portable and fixed appliances.

Failure to comply with the Electrical Regulations may constitute a criminal offence under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 which carries a maximum penalty on summary conviction of a £5,000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment. Landlords and letting agents could also be sued in Civil Law under the duty of care for failure to ensure the tenants safety and and, as a result, face punitive damages. 

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Periodic Inspections, Visual and Certificated

Testing does not end with the appliance. Business should ensure that their electrical infrastructure is fully compliant and regularly tested. Our staff can advise on the current regulations in regard to Periodic Inspections. We can also provide visual and certificated reports to landlords as part of their compliance processes.

Electrical installations are affected by many things - age, wear and tear, corrosion, damage, excessive loading plus environmental factors such as damp and heat.

As an example cables may be damaged when people with little or no experience of electrical installation replace socket outlets or switch plates. At first, this may not present a problem, but over time the tension, coupled with electrical stress, may manifest into a latent defect or fault. Only by careful inspection and testing on a regular basis can such problems be identified and corrected before a major fault develops. 

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We also provide electrical contracting services including:
Minor electrical works to full rewire.
Network wiring for computer systems.
Smart home solutions (house audio systems).
Security systems.

Please contact us to discuss any requirements