PAT Testing
What is PAT testing?
All portable electrical equipment is subject to the risk of damage and this damage could render the equipment dangerous to the user. Without a regular programme of testing and inspection, a Landlord may be deemed not to have taken reasonable steps to ensure the safety of users.
Tests and inspections should be made at reasonable and regular intervals, bearing in mind the rate of use of both portable and fixed appliances. Failure to comply with the Electrical Regulations may constitute a criminal offence under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 which carries a maximum penalty on summary conviction of a £5,000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment.
Landlords and letting agents could also be sued in Civil Law under the duty of care for failure to ensure the tenants safety and and, as a result, face punitive damages.
A full PAT test will give you the Landlord peace of mind that you have taken all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of your tenants. EPC World will provide a qualified PAT testing engineer to assess all your appliances and he will issue each article with a sticker denoting that it has been passed as electrically safe.
Portable Appliance Testing - PAT
PAT £75 + VAT (up to 10 electrical appliances).
Additional electrical appliances are £3 + VAT each
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