Portable Appliance Inspection and Testing (PAT)

The PAT test is an important tool in verifying the electrical safety of both fixed and portable appliances. The whole process is known as "in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment."  This routine check of all electrical appliances ensures that all your electrical installations meet the strictest safety requirements!

 

The PAT test complies with all legal requirements and may even qualify you for a discount on your insurance premiums, as it proves how seriously you, as either a business or landlord, take safety issues. In the event of any damages claims, your PAT certificate proves that your electrical installations have been tested and certified.

 

PAT testing may include:

  • visual inspections
  • earth-bond tests
  • insulation-resistance tests
  • flash testing
  • load tests
  • earth-leakage test
  • functional checks

 

Non-compliance with PAT standards can lead to severe punishments for corporations and landlords, ranging from fines to imprisonment. We therefore recommend that all relevant portable appliances are tested regularly.

 

Please contact us if you would like to discuss PAT testing in more detail.

 

 

 

For your peace of mind... you can rest assured that all of our staff who carry out PAT testing are fully qualified to City and Guilds 2377 standard.

 

 

Only the best equipment...To ensure that your Portable Appliance Testing requirements are carried out to the highest possible standards and with the minimum of disruption we only use the latest high quality Portable Appliance Testers from industry leading manufacturers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Megger PAT4DV tester photograph copyright of and provided courtesy of Megger.