As one of the ways to comply with the “Electricity at Work Regulations 1989” act, we carry out portable appliance testing (PAT Testing) all across London for commercial customers and landlords of tenanted properties.
Our electricians are qualified and equipped to test all types of appliance. They can be booked to carry out the work for a fixed price and whenever the most suitable time is. Whatever type of business, office or rental property you have, we’re here to help.
We’re fully trade accredited. Aspect is registered with NICEIC as an Approved Contractor and Domestic Installer. We’re registered with TrustMark for our electrical work, and we’re members of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). In addition, the Aspect Guarantee covers our tradesmen’s workmanship for up to 12 months.
When you book an Aspect electrician you can count on getting the professional expertise you’re looking for. The work of all our electricians is done according to British Standard BS 7671 “Requirements for Electrical Installations”.
There are no regulations for how often appliances need to be tested. There are three factors that influence how often an appliance should be tested: –
In short, the type of appliance, the way in which it’s used and the environment it’s in will determine the frequency of tests. Factors such as the age and history of an appliance, how often it’s used and manufacturer’s recommendations should also be considered.
For example, desktop computers in a small office would not need to be tested as often as power tools on a construction site. We carry out portable appliance testing in busy commercial kitchens a couple of times a year, whilst a low footfall office may require testing to be done once every 3 years.
Our electricians are able to recommend a suitable schedule of testing after carrying out a brief survey of the property.
Note: New appliances generally don’t need testing, as manufacturers are required by law to have supplied them in a safe condition.
There’s not a legal requirement for portable appliance testing (PAT) to be carried out. However, business owners and landlords do have a legal responsibility to ensure electrical equipment is maintained and kept in a safe condition. Failure to do this could result in prosecution in the event of an accident caused by a faulty electrical appliance.
Regular portable appliance testing (PAT) is generally regarded as the best way of showing that maintenance and safety checks have been carried out to meet the legal responsibilities.
Our electrician will carry out a visual inspection of each appliance being tested as well as obtaining readings from a testing device. Readings are obtained by inserting the plug of the appliance into the testing device. Each appliance test takes approximately 1 minute, during which time it will be unplugged from the mains.
Following the test an appliance is marked either ‘passed’ or ‘failed’. A log is made of all the appliances that have been tested. This is given to a customer as a record to show the safety checks they’ve had done. In addition, stickers are produced for each appliance showing it has been tested. These are usually attached to plugs or cables.
As a guide, we have tradesmen available to work in all 32 London boroughs and the City of London, and every postcode district that falls within the M25.
If you need one of our tradesmen outside the M25, we might still be able to help. Call our scheduling team to check availability.
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