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Comment on Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) by Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:09:17 +0000

Yes you should have your vacuum cleaners tested, quite often they have cables in dangerous condition. As far as rental properties go if you are using an agent to rent your property out they will usually demand it, ifr you are doing it privately it is up to you, bearing in mind you have a responsibilty regards your tenants

Comment on Is there a legal requirement to PAT test? by Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:06:25 +0000

Hi Andrew,

It looks like the H & S E are revising, simplfying and clarifying PAT regulations and reccomendations this year

Jamie

Comment on Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) by jeni cann

jeni cann — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:15:52 +0000

does pat testing apply to vacuum cleaners used on cleaning contracts ? also is it required to have rented properties pat tested
thank you

Comment on Is there a legal requirement to PAT test? by PAT Testing

PAT Testing — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:34:55 +0000

The lack of concrete guidelines is a problem for businesses. Yes, the law states they have a responsibility but what does that mean? I really believe there should be stricter rules regarding PAT testing so businesses know exactly where they stand and how often appliances should be tested.

Comment on Is there a legal requirement to PAT test? by Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:30:34 +0000

Hi Julia,

Thanks for your question. I will email you,

Jamie

Comment on Is there a legal requirement to PAT test? by Julia Walsh

Julia Walsh — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:45:51 +0000

We have had P.A.T. done for the last 4 years by the same company at the voluntary organisation I work for. At this last one they found, and charged, for 15 extra items than they had ever done before. We have not added any new electrical items to our office. Could you please tell me if the requirements have changed to cover previously exempt items, i.e. extention leads etc.

Comment on Is there a legal requirement to PAT test? by Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:29:49 +0000

It is not compulsary but may be required by booking agents, insurance companies and if the H.S.E wished to inspect and audit then they too would require it. In such places as self catering properties you should, for your peace of mind at least, PAT annually,

Jamie

Comment on Is there a legal requirement to PAT test? by Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:26:30 +0000

It is not compulsary, but it may be required by booking agents, insurance companies and if the H.S.E. wished to inspect and audit then they too would require it. In such places as self catering properties that are used frequently by members of the public then, for your own peace of mind at least, you should PAT annually,

Jamie

Comment on Is there a legal requirement to PAT test? by David Danby

David Danby — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:55:20 +0000

Hi – can you clarify whether it is compulsary for Self Catering properties to have a PAT test – if so how often – or is it ‘best practice’.

Many thanks – David

Comment on What is PAT testing? by PAT testing Leeds

PAT testing Leeds — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:08:25 +0000

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