It produces an asset list and a record of test dates, which is normally held with the rest of the building compliance evidence. Frequency is risk-based rather than fixed by law in the UK.
Keep the register with the rest of the building compliance file rather than in a personal folder. The value of the record is that someone other than the office manager can find it.
Common questions
What does PAT Testing mean in simple terms?+
PAT testing, short for portable appliance testing, is the periodic inspection of electrical equipment such as kettles, monitors and chargers to confirm it is safe to use.
What are the compliance implications of PAT Testing?+
It produces an asset list and a record of test dates, which is normally held with the rest of the building compliance evidence. Frequency is risk-based rather than fixed by law in the UK.
What else should you know about PAT Testing?+
Keep the register with the rest of the building compliance file rather than in a personal folder. The value of the record is that someone other than the office manager can find it.