PAT Testing Services

PAT Testing For landlords

PAT testing for landlords helps property owners demonstrate that the electrical appliances provided within a property remain safe. While Portable Appliance Testing itself is not specifically named in legislation, landlords do retain a legal duty under the Electricity at Work Regulations to ensure appliances are safe, which makes PAT testing for rental properties a recognised way to evidence compliance.

Structured rental property PAT testing helps identify faults that may not be visible during routine checks, but if not fixed, present a fire or electric shock risk. HMO PAT testing is crucial for properties where multiple people live, as higher occupancy levels increase appliance usage.

Our PAT testing landlord services provide proof of due diligence and reduce liability exposure.

Commercial PAT Testing in Schools, Colleges & Universities.

Planned PAT testing in schools helps ensure that classroom technology and catering appliances are safe for use by students and staff. Effective school PAT testing combines visual inspections with electrical testing as part of a detailed risk assessment. This is particularly effective when high-use of equipment, such as desktop computers are in play. 

Larger estates benefit from coordinated university PAT testing, where electrical assets are often distributed across multiple buildings and departments in a city or region. No matter the size of the estate, structured PAT testing for university campuses supports vital safeguarding responsibilities.

Multiple-Item PAT Testing For Offices

Office PAT testing supports employers in maintaining safe workplaces that include large volumes of IT equipment and kitchen appliances that are in constant use day to day. Effective PAT testing for businesses involves inspecting new portable appliances the moment they arrive and scheduling them for regular maintenance thereafter.

For those sourcing PAT testing for businesses, the priority is often seamless multi-site coverage with minimal impact on daily output. A proactive, planned testing schedule is the most effective way to prevent the costly operational delays that stem from sudden equipment failure

A PAT (Portable Appliance Test) checks the safety of your electrical equipment.

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is also referred to as Electrical Equipment Testing (EET).  It ensures that your appliances are fit for use and reduces the risk of electrical accidents. PAT was updated to EET testing in the 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

As a business, you have a duty to ensure electrical appliances are safe.

This responsibility is outlined in the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and the IET’s 5th Code of Practice.

There’s no set schedule for testing as PAT Testing is based on risk assessment. However, for best practice, electrical inspections should be considered at least once every 12 months as part of an electrical maintenance routine.

Remember, even if your insurance policy doesn’t specifically mention PAT Testing, there’s still a legal duty to protect employees, customers, and the public. Regular testing helps make sure your equipment is safe and compliant with industry standards. Whether it’s your workplace kettle or computer, you’re still responsible for making sure they’re safe for use.

We can support Duty Holders and Facility Managers across various industries.

Whether you need electrical items testing in bulk or your business spans across multiple sites, we’ve got you covered. Our team of engineers can provide portable appliance testing outside of peak operational hours and prioritise shutdown periods to reduce disruption to your business.

We provide EET Tests across several commercial premises such as:

• Hospitality and Leisure: Hotels, stadiums and restaurant chains
• Public Sector: Hospitals, school and government offices
• Industrial: Plants, factories and manufacturers
• Retail premises