Pat Testing
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Portable Appliance Testing Regulations and Guidelines - Electricity at work Regulations 1989
The requirement for periodic inspections applies to all who use portable electrical equipment at work not just the ones considered hazardous i.e.drills, grinders but the every day appliances i.e.kettles,computers. That is any appliance that can be fed from a plug into a socket 13a to BS1363 and industrial BS196 & BS4343.
Portable equipment is defined as being 18kg or less and not fixed on wheels, castors or any other means that allows it to be moved by an operator.
You will be contacted by us to arrange a convenient time to carry out the PAT testing service at your property/ place of work. Our engineer will attend site where he will test the appliances, record details of each test and label each appliance with either a pass or fail sticker. A copy of his records will be forwarded to you
There is no fixed inspection or test period ,more frequently used equipment needs to be inspected and tested more often than equipment used occasionally. Suggested intervals for frequency of the testing no longer than 12 months except when equipment is being hired out at which time it has to be tested before use every time.
Our rates are upfront and simple and we don''t hit you with any hidden charges.
Prices vary depending on the number of items you need testing.
Below you will find a guide to our rates.
For 10 items or less, a standard rate of £50.00 is charged
- 20 items or less - £4.50
- 30 items or less - £4.00
- 40 items or more - £3.50
