PAT Testing

Portable appliance testing is vital to protect your business and its employees. JSC Electrics are able to offer PAT testing to businesses in the north east, in order for them to fulfil their obligations with regard to equipment safety.Electrical safety obligations are not only limited to businesses, landlords too are responsible for ensuring the regular testing of all appliances they provide for their tenants.

All portable appliances with a mains plug need testing, including:

:: Computers, monitors and peripherals requiring mains power

:: Audio and telephone equipment requiring mains power

:: Kettles, toasters, microwave ovens and other kitchen appliances

:: Vacuum cleaners

:: Extension leads

… the list is endless! …

We use the latest PAT testing equipment to test both 110V and 230V appliances which provides you with a detailed certificate for your records.

Why PAT test ?

Whilst PAT testing is not a legal requirement,it is generally regarded as being the best way of meeting the electrical regulations that exist to protect employees,customers and tenants. It is more often than not also a requirement of insurance companies and without it you could be in a very difficult situation if an electrical accident were to occur.

Failure to comply with the Electrical Regulations may constitute a criminal offence under the Consumer Protection Act 1987, which carries a maximum penalty on summary conviction of