Portable Appliance Testing

Bright Sparks Electrical PAT Testing Service

Bright Sparks Electrical offer a comprehensive PAT testing service by qualified electricians and are able to PAT test all your electrical equipment, identifying each appliance either passed or failed together with an itemised electronic report detailing all the results of the PAT testing for your records. We will endeavour to repair any minor issues on site at the time of PAT testing, such as loose wiring, incorrect fuses or damaged plugs and cables, reducing the potential number of any failed items.

What is PAT Testing?

PAT Testing or Portable Appliance Testing is the routine test and inspection of electrical equipment to ensure electrical items are safe to be used and to reduce the risk of electrical accidents in the workplace.

PAT testing involves a comprehensive visual inspection of the electrical appliance and a number of electrical tests tests to check the earth continuity, insulation resistance and lead polarity using specialist PAT testing equipment.

Why do I need to PAT Test?

Even though it is not a legal obligation, PAT Testing is one of the easiest ways for businesses, employers and landlords to meet their obligations of maintaining electrical equipment used by employees, tenants and the public.

The Health and safety at Work Act 1974 puts a duty of care upon both employer and employee to ensure safety of all persons using the work premises. and to meet the requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations maintenance and regular testing of equipment should be undertaken, Landlords and Employers all have a duty of care to ensure the health and safety of anyone using or occupying their premises.

Currently the penalty for not meeting these legal obligations can be up to 2 years in prison and an unlimited fine, therefore every Landlord, Employer and and Responsible Person should take it seriously.

PAT testing is typically carried out in retail outlets, offices, care homes, businesses, rental properties and public areas, Dependant on the risk level of the working environment and the type and classification of the equipment being used determines how often the appliances should be PAT tested. An annual visual inspection and PAT test would surfice most situations however in high risk areas Pat testing may be required more frequently.