In-Service Inspection & Testing
In-Service Inspection & Testing (Formerly known as PAT Testing): Tailored to Your Needs
The Need for In-Service Inspection & Testing
Electric shock can seriously injure or kill. Therefore, all electrical systems and equipment should be maintained if danger would otherwise arise. Therefore, regular inspection of equipment is an essential part of any preventive programme.
Those With Special Interest
Employers
Laws such as the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, and the Electricity at Work Regulations, requires that employers ensure, for example, the safety of employees by both providing equipment suitable for the job, and that it is electrically safe for continued use in its intended environment. In-Service Inspection & Testing (PAT) is a way to meet this obligation.
Landlords
The 'Repairing Standard' of the Housing (Scotland) Act requires that a private landlord ensures that the electrical appliances, electrical heating and hot water systems they provide be in a reasonable state of repair and working order. In-Service Inspection & Testing (PAT) is away to meet this obligation.
The Scope of In-Service Inspection & Testing
PAT used to entail just testing electrical equipment that had plugs on. However, this has now changed to encompass a wide range of electrical equipment. Your electrial equipment will be tested according to the current edition of the In-Service Inspection & Testing Code of Practice.
Equipment covered by this code includes:
- mobile equipemnt, such as toaster and fans
- stationary equipment, such as vending machines and IT racks
- fixed equipment, such as lighting, hand-dryers and electric towel rails
- hand-held equipment, such as hairdryers and power tools
- built-in appliances, such as fridges and dishwashers
- IT equipment, such as computer power supplies
- extension leads (with/without RCD's), multiway adaptors
- electric vehicle charging equipment and charging leads
- electric heating equipment, such as storage heaters and immersion heaters
My Service For You
Therefore, whatever your requirements are for In-Service Inspection & Testing, your needs are important to me, and I will make the effort to ensure that your equipment is safe for continued use.
So contact me today, your trustworthy local electrician in Aberdeen, to arrange for In-Service Inspection & Testing (PAT) to be carried out on your electrical equipment.
Please see my T&C's regarding In-Service Inspection & Testing: https://callmeelectrician.co.uk/terms-%26-conditions-2