PAT Testing
Professional PAT Testing Services
Keeping Your Electrical Equipment Safe and Compliant
Electrical Testing UK & Installations provides reliable and thorough PAT testing services for businesses across the UK. Our qualified engineers test and inspect portable electrical appliances to ensure they meet current safety standards and legal requirements. We work efficiently to minimise disruption, providing clear reporting and certification to support ongoing compliance and workplace safety.
Key Features Include
Nationwide Coverage
Our qualified engineers provide expert services across the UK, ensuring fast and reliable support wherever you are.
Compliance Guaranteed
We deliver every service in full accordance with UK electrical regulations, keeping your business safe and legally compliant.
Tailored Solutions
Every project is assessed individually so we can offer solutions that meet your specific requirements and business needs.
Experienced Engineers
Our team of skilled professionals brings years of technical expertise to every job, ensuring quality and accuracy.
Efficient & Reliable
We work efficiently to minimise disruption while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and safety.
What is Electrical Equipment Testing (PAT) (EET)?
Electrical Equipment Testing (EET) formerly known as Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the process of inspecting and testing electrical devices to ensure they remain safe and compliant with current regulations. As safety standards evolve, so has the terminology, with EET now being the preferred term used across the industry.
While many electrical faults can be spotted through a basic visual inspection, some issues are hidden and require metered electrical testing to be identified. That’s why both visual checks and electrical tests are vital components of the EET process.
Routine user checks, supported by simple training and a quick-reference checklist, can significantly reduce the risk of equipment failure or electrical hazards. However, depending on the type of equipment and the environment in which it’s used, more in-depth testing by a competent professional may be required at scheduled intervals.
Implementing EET as part of a broader electrical maintenance strategy helps ensure a safe working environment, regulatory compliance with Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Is Annual (PAT) Portable Appliance Testing (EET) a Legal Requirement?
It is a common belief that portable electrical appliances must legally be tested every year. However, this is not entirely accurate.
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that any electrical equipment that could potentially cause injury is maintained in a safe condition. Importantly, these Regulations do not specify how this should be done, who should do it, or how often it should occur. This means that there is no legal obligation to test electrical appliances annually, nor is testing itself explicitly mandated by law.
Instead, the emphasis is on ensuring safety through appropriate maintenance, which may or may not include regular testing depending on the type of equipment, its use, and the environment in which it operates.
How Often Should Electrical Appliances Be Tested?
The required frequency for inspecting and testing electrical appliances depends on two main factors: the type of equipment and the environment in which it is used.
For instance, a power tool used on a construction site is subject to greater risk and should therefore be tested more frequently than a lamp in a hotel bedroom, which is exposed to far less wear and tear.
For detailed guidance on recommended inspection and testing intervals, please contact us to discuss.
Our Work
PAT Testing
We carry out PAT testing across offices, retail spaces, industrial sites, and public sector buildings, testing a wide range of electrical equipment to ensure safety, compliance, and clear certification.
National Coverage
We are a local Lincolnshire business, but with satellite offices in Peterborough, Cambridge, Nottingham and Enfield, no matter where you’re based in the UK, we can help. Just give us a call or drop us an email.
