Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Test)
Among the range of Electrical Testing services SEC deliver to our customers, we can offer Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Test) for those Businesses, Landlords, Agents and Traders who need to comply with The Health and Safety Act (1974). Our staff are fully qualified, Approved electricians able to complete PAT tests to the highest standard with the minimum of fuss and inconvenience.
Who can SEC help and how?
- Businesses – A Portable Appliance Test is an essential part of any businesses Health and Safety Policy. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) requires; “All employers in the UK are to ensure that work equipment is both safe and fit for purpose”. For this to be achieved a PAT test should be carried out on higher risk equipment.
- Landlords or Agents – All Landlords who let their property as a business activity are required by law to ensure the electrical installation (EICR) and electrical equipment they supply with the tenancy is safe. The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 requires that all mains electrical equipment including white goods, cookers, toasters, etc. provided in rental accommodation regardless of whether they are new or second hand must be safe. It is strongly advised that the equipment is PAT tested BEFORE the start of any new let.
SEC will:
- Replace faulty plugs and fuses
- Issue full report and certification
- Send a timely reminder when your appliances need retesting
- Formal, visual inspection with a written report
- Qualified and competent engineers
- Free no obligation quotes