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About Portable Appliance Testing

The service offered uses the current Approved Code of Practice as published by The Institution of Engineering and Technology together with City and Guilds Qualification as the foundation for an accurate Inspection and Test procedure with minimum disruption your business.

Every Inspection and Test includes;

• A thorough visual inspection to assess the suitability of the equipment for its location together with its general condition and operation.
• Check for correct fuse rating and replace as necessary
• Replace any damaged or faulty plugs
• Rectify any faulty connections*
• Carry out metered tests using the latest calibrated test instruments
• Compile records of all test results
• We will draw management attention towards any overloaded power points or indiscriminate use of trailing sockets and cube adaptors.
• Wall sockets are tested for correct wiring sequence and earth connection.
• All appliances which PASS an Inspection and Test are clearly labeled with details to cross refer to the record sheets
• A certificate is drawn up at the end of the Inspection and Test
• Any appliance which fails any part of the Inspection and test is immediately brought to management attention. It will not necessarily be disabled.
  * Appliance internals are specifically excluded

All of the above is included in the costs as set out on our COSTS page.