PAT is an acronym that stands for Portable Appliances Testing. Current legislation in the UK states that appliances should be maintained as practical to prevent changes. Changes from the everyday operation of portable appliances can lead to fire or electric shock. Therefore, institutions, employers, and landlords have a legal responsibility to make sure that all portable appliances are safe to use.
Testing Reduces Insurance Premiums
Fortunately, engineers are available who can inspect, report, repair, and document full asset reports on portable appliances. This type of inspection and testing is advantageous to employers and landlords as it reduces insurance premiums. Inspection and testing includes certificates for landlords, new installations, domestic installations, emergency lighting, and fire alarm installations.
Electricians in Derbyshire also perform periodic inspection testing. This type of testing is performed to highlight such issues as shock risks, overloading circuitry, fire hazards, lack of bonding or earthing, heat damage, and future electrical problems
When having periodic inspection and testing done, make sure that the company can operate in or out of business hours and will submit an in-depth report. They should guarantee that remedial works will be performed as well.
Inspecting a Building’s Circuitry
Periodic inspections and tests are needed to ensure the safety of people and the serviceability of electrical equipment. Also referred to as a focal wiring or hard wiring test, a periodic inspection involves a full examination of the electrical circuitry and systems throughout a building.
Because defective electrical installations present a real threat to people, testing is advised by the health and safety executive. The assessment is also a regular prerequisite of insurance companies.
A periodic inspection report or PIR is normally carried out for site installations and short-term installations every three months. Fire alarms, public buildings, and caravan parks are inspected each year whilst external installations and industrial installations conduct inspections every three years. Inspections for commercial installations are undertaken every five years.