⚡ What is PAT Testing?
The inspection & testing of electrical equipment by a competent person to determine whether electrical equipment is fit for continued service.
⚡ Is it mandatory?
No…but it is the most common way of showing compliance with Electricity at Work Regs (1989).
⚡ It is only for portable items?
No. Testing covers handheld, portable, stationary, fixed and IT/Electronics.
⚡ It is only needed yearly?
Maybe. Frequency is set by the Risk Holder.