Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

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Whether you run a busy office, manage rental properties, or operate heavy-duty power tools on site, ensuring your electrical equipment is safe to use is a major responsibility. Faulty appliances are one of the leading causes of workplace accidents and electrical fires.

At D.Carter Electrical Ltd, we provide thorough, fully certified Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for businesses, landlords, and sole traders across Norwich, Norfolk, and Suffolk. We help you stay compliant with the latest safety regulations while keeping your staff, tenants, and customers safe.

While the law doesn't explicitly state how often PAT testing must be done, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained in a safe condition. PAT testing is the most effective way to prove you have met this legal obligation.

We provide PAT testing for:

• Offices & Retail Spaces: Computers, monitors, printers, kitchen appliances, and extension leads.
• Landlords & HMOs: Ensuring any appliances supplied in a rental property (like washing machines, kettles, and fridge-freezers) are safe for tenant use.
• Tradespeople & Construction: Testing 110V and 230V power tools to ensure they are safe for site work.
• Mobile Professionals: Hairdressers, DJs, and event staff who need up-to-date PAT certificates to operate in public venues.
• Hospitality: Hotels, cafes, and restaurants relying on heavy-use commercial equipment.

We don’t just stick a "Pass" label on a plug and walk away. With over 8 years of electrical experience, we conduct a rigorous inspection of every item:

1. Thorough Visual Inspection: Checking for frayed cables, cracked casings, loose housing, and signs of overheating.
2. Internal Plug Check: Opening plugs to ensure correct wiring, secure connections, and the correct fuse rating.
3. Instrument Testing: Using advanced testing equipment to check earth continuity, insulation resistance, and lead polarity.
4. Clear Labelling: Applying durable Pass or Fail labels to every item tested, complete with a unique ID and re-test date.
5. Comprehensive Certification: Providing you with a full, digital PDF inventory report and certificate to present to your insurance company, health and safety executive, or letting agent.

• Minimal Disruption: We know your business needs to keep running. We work efficiently and can schedule testing at a time that minimizes downtime for your staff.
• Transparent Pricing: We offer clear, straightforward pricing based on the number of appliances you need testing, with no hidden fees.
• Minor Repairs Included: If we find a simple fault—like a blown fuse or a loose wire inside a plug—we will fix it on the spot for free so the item can pass, rather than failing it immediately.
• Fully Certified Experts: As a NAPIT registered business, we are fully qualified to assess electrical safety to the highest industry standards.

Need to update your PAT testing records? Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote based on your inventory.

Call: 07957 311 767

Email: contact@dcarterelectrical.co.uk