When should electrical equipment be tested?

Question

Hi, how often should I have my electrical equipment tested?

James · Answer

Every time before useing safety checks should be caried out on all electrical equipment

Chima · Answer

Ideally every 5 years, or if it is a rental property then usually on change of tenancy.

Ross · Answer

5 YEARS would be best
its your home best to be safe
Yhanks Ross

Craig · Answer

Hi  all electrical equipment in offices and workplaces should be PAT tested at least every year.  Some items need more frequent testing as in 3 months or 6 months.  In your home this is different.  If you're renting. And your landlord is supplying white goods that need testing every year. If it’s your own appliances this is down to your discretion as there are actually no rules on this for personal equipment in your own home.

James · Answer

PAT test is a yearly test and a competent person can do the tests it doesn’t have to be an electrician but hiring an electrician to do it may give you peace of mind.

Tom · Answer

Hi, depends the location and risk, if you look at the guidelines of The IEE regulations, this will help many thanks

Damian · Answer

There's isn't any guidelines that require any particular interval but I usually put a 12month ticket on all my items I test unless it's heavily used than 6 months.

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