Bureau Veritas Inspection Services Portable Appliance Testing

Visual – cable damage, cracked plugs etc
Insulation – to ensure the product has a strong earth
Leakage – the flow of electricity through the wires is at a safe level
Functionality – the appliance has to be in safe working order when tested

The law provides several recommendations relating to equipment you may have in your block.

Class I products – pc’s, kettles, older computer monitors – need to be inspected every 12 months.

Class II products – fridges, microwaves and other kitchen equipment – need to be inspected every 24 – 36 months.

Other – Cables, plugs, extension leads – need to be inspected every 24 months.

The above are guidelines only. The majority of commercial insurance policies will stipulate annual inspecting of all electrical equipment, to insure there is no chance of your business not being fully covered.

www.flat-living.co.uk has teamed up with Bureau Veritas to provide PAT Testing for further details about this service please open the www.flat-living.co.uk/pdf/pat_testing_flyer1.pdf (552 Kb)

The cost of Bureau Veritas PAT testing starts at £1.75 (inc VAT) per item, with a minimum visit charge of £68.75 (inc VAT). To arrange to have your portable appliances tested please call us on 0845 257 6374, or alternatively click on the “Please Quote” me button below.

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