We have experience with a wide range of sites all across London and the south-east. Covering a variety of offices in the city, hotels, schools, universities, NHS sites and much more; making sure your site meets the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
PAT testing specialist in London/Surrey
Ensure safety of electrical appliances
in the workplace or home
Testing the appliance
To ensure each item is passed and safe for continued use, we ensure a set of steps are adhered to when testing an item.
A visual inspection of the entire appliance; its flex and overall body for signs of wear and damage, as well as opening up the plug and ensuring the correct fuse is within and all terminals securely tightened.
Electrical tests of the appliance is next, whereby we use our highest standard and regularly calibrated machine to produce a Class 1 or Class 2 test and polarity (earth continuity and insulation resistance). If the appliance (such as a highly important hard drive or computer is requested to not be turned off, then a visual check only is made. The result are then submitted.
Pass or Fail, the item will receive a small sticker, placed discretely if desired or in an easily observable location. Failed items are removed from service and reported to the site contact and anyone regularly using the item in question, or in charge of the room/department will be made aware.
What is included
The standard of work will always follow the IET Code of Practice for In-service inspection and testing.
We will work around you, to ensure as little disruption to staff as possible. They will be notified prior to testing and we are happy to wait if a desk or computer cannot be turned off at the current time.
Fuses and plugs replaced when required, free of charge.
Each test sticker includes an asset number and date of test, so items can be kept track of and compared with final report.
For larger sites, maps will be utilised and followed to ensure each area is covered and crossed off when completed, so no where is missed.
Appliances to be tested: IT, stationary, fixed, movable, portable, hand held and chargers.
We hold a City & Guilds 2377-701 In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment certificate, which is the recognised qualification for PAT testing across the electrical industry, as well as both C & G Level 2 & 3 Electrical Installations certifications.