The Safety Health & Welfare at Work (General-Application-Regulations) 2007   sets out general duties for the testing of new and existing PAT Testing installations.  Regulation 89 of the legislation states

 “An employer shall ensure that—

(a) A new electrical installation and a major alteration of, or extension to,

an existing electrical installation is, after completion, inspected and

tested by a competent person.

(b) an existing electrical installation is tested by a competent person in an

appropriate manner–

(i) from time to time where required having regard to the nature,

location and use of the installation, or

(ii) if an inspector so requires,

and a report of the test is completed by the competent person carrying out the test,

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If it has a plug it should be tested to remain compliant with legislation.

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Benefits of Portable Appliance Testing ​​ - PAT Testing 

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• Meet legislative requirements

• Meet fire risk assessments  

• Meet building insurance requirements 

• Providing personal safety safety in the workplace 

• Preventing fire 

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Certification: 

Portable Appliance Testing Certificate 

Engineers Report.

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