PAT TestinG Edinburgh

PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing) is of major importance to everyone - whether in a home or a business - and is carried out in order to make sure that all of your electrical equipment is always safe to use, whether that’s a hand held power tool or a cable extension.

If you’re in charge of work premises, or indeed any commercial property - where a lot of electrical equipment is used - then you must conduct PAT testing as part of your Health and Safety responsibilities. A risk based approach should always be taken to ensure the safety and security of your employees. PAT testing ensures:

• Your employees are safe from injury and harm when operating all electrical appliances

• You're constantly up to date with the latest stringent electrical rules and regulations

It's always better to be safe than sorry. If you're running a business, or a landlord renting out a property, and you require your electrical appliances tested, we’ll ensure that our fully qualified and experienced electricians carry out PAT testing with minimum disruption to you.

WHAT IS Portable Appliance Testing?

Portable Appliance testing (PAT) is essential to ensure the electrical appliances that all businesses and property landlords provide are safe to use. We approach Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) in a logical, defined and methodical way, and this includes:

• Testing for electrical faults or possible dangerous items in the home or workplace

• A visual inspection of wiring and other functional checks such as connections of flexible cables

• A verification of earthing continuity and subsequent testing is undertaken

• Checking the robustness of the insulation between current carrying parts and exposed metal

• Ensuring that an electrical shock isn’t received.

PAT Testing for Landlords

Landlords in Scotland are required by law to have all electrical items that they leave in their property for incoming tenants, PAT tested on a yearly basis. They should also have a Pat Testing Schedule, for each new tenant or have a test scheduled on a yearly basis and always maintain accurate records.

PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING with VC Electrics

Our PAT testing service is undertaken in accordance with the latest guidelines (IEE/IET) and all members of our team are specifically trained and professionally qualified. Our pricing is competitive and transparent and a no-obligation detailed quote is provided prior to work commencing.

Your safety is our priority and our success is built on repeat custom and providing a reliable, quality driven service that works around your needs with the least disruption.

Contact us today with your requirements for a no obligation quote.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What electrical items are tested?

Our PAT testing service covers items such as kitchen appliances, cleaning machinery, building tools, computers and laptops and other electrical utilities that you would expect to see in any commercial premises.

How often should PAT testing occur?

Although there are no requirements for PAT testing frequency, there are recommendations, that depend on the circumstances. For example:

• Electrical equipment that is frequently used should be tested more often, - eg, a hand held power tool would need more regular testing than say a desk lamp in the office

• Tools used on construction sites should be tested very 3 months

• All industrial sites, including commercial kitchens should have Portable and Handheld equipment tested every 6 months

• Hand held (Class one) appliances should be tested every 12 months

• Any moveable equipment such as extension leads and portable equipment should be tested every 24 months

• Stationary items and IT equipment should be tested every 48 months.

as a landlord how do i know that my electrical equipment is safe for tenants to use?

Landlords in Scotland are required by law to have all electrical items that they leave in their property for incoming tenants, professionally tested at least once a year.