PAT testing frequency is something we get asked about quite often and it is important that you are aware of your responsibilities. Before any new appliance i.e. (Kitchen appliances, office appliances, industrial tools etc) is first sold to the public, it is are rigorously inspected to make sure there are no electrical faults and are safe to use for the first 12 months.
Subsequently, after 12 months, the electrical appliance will need a PAT Test to check it is still safe to use. The general rule of thumb in past years for in-service inspection & testing is that it should therefore be carried out on a yearly basis.
Subsequently, after 12 months, the electrical appliance will need a PAT Test to check it is still safe to use. The general rule of thumb in past years for in-service inspection & testing is that it should therefore be carried out on a yearly basis.
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PAT Testing, or Portable Appliance Testing is a process of regularly testing all portable electrical appliances to ensure they are safe to use. While it's not law, PAT testing is important for businesses to ensure full compliance with The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, alongside other health and safety regulations.
PAT tests, or Portable Appliance Tests, is a specialised process of testing all portable, electrical appliances to ensure they are safe. PAT testing is imperative for businesses to fully comply with The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, in addition to other health and safety regulations. A portable electrical appliance is any piece of equipment that is connected to the electrical mains through a plug.
Portable Appliance Testing or PAT testing is known as in-service inspection and testing mentioned in the Code of practice 4th edition, carried out on a regular basis to ensure that every appliance is safe to use on a continuous basis in the work place. Most new items that are bought from a manufacturer and under 12 months old, do not need to be tested as the manufacturer has already put the appliance through this process already.
At 250 Rio we have developed a unique system of PAT testing labels, to provide our customers with a simple and effective way of ensuring their appliance testing is up to date and in accordance with their legal requirements.
We have developed a colour coded label system that allows you to see test and renewal dates for every appliance we have tested, with the added benefit that a specific colour relates to a time frame - allowing customers to see at a glance which appliances are reaching their re-test date.
We have developed a colour coded label system that allows you to see test and renewal dates for every appliance we have tested, with the added benefit that a specific colour relates to a time frame - allowing customers to see at a glance which appliances are reaching their re-test date.
Over time all electrical installations degrade because of their age and usage and need periodical testing. These installations require inspection and testing at regular intervals to make sure they are in good working order. On job completion you will be issued with an EICR (Electrical Condition Report).
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Maria Halepi
Feb 08, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism
Booked David to PAT test my my electricals for my business. He was on time, very professional, efficient and completed the job fast and very clean definitely will use going forward on regular basis and recommend to others! Good reliable and efficient tradesmen are hard to find so I’m so pleased I found David of 250 Rio.
Booked David to PAT test my my electricals for my business. He was on time, very professional, efficient and completed the job fast and very clean definitely will use going forward on regular basis and recommend to others! Good reliable and efficient tradesmen are hard to find so I’m so pleased I found David of 250 Rio.
Emmett Stapleton
Aug 31, 2020
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Ruth Berry
Sep 08, 2019
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Tom D.
Aug 17, 2019
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Jonathan Thomas
Jul 31, 2019
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Deepak Madhavji
Jul 17, 2019
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Runaround
Oct 17, 2018
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Adam Time
Sep 08, 2018
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I work at Mayfield Floors in Stockport and arranged for David to come and do our PAT testing. We have well over 100 items and he flew through them in no time, including labeling, recording details of each item electronically, and doing some repairs as well! We found him to be flexible, efficient and highly knowledgeable, and a terrific fella to boot! Highly recommended :)
Caroline Swain
Jan 03, 2018
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Suzy Pearson
Jul 08, 2017
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Anna Tappenden
May 08, 2015
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C'Est La Vie
Mar 18, 2015
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Dave has been visiting our salon to PAT test our equipment for many years and I cannot recommend him enough. He is very polite and friendly whilst always maintaining his professionalism. He is always reliable and consistent in every aspect of his work. The team at C'est la Vie look forward to seeing him every year!
Bennett Verby
Aug 15, 2014
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