We provide PAT Testing for many businesses and clients throughout Eastbourne and East Sussex, including Brighton to Seaford. Portable appliance testing (PAT) is carried out to ensure all electrical equipment and portable appliances within a building or premises are safe to use. Any appliance powered through electrical mains may require testing and it is a common occurrence for insurance companies to request valid PAT certificates from landlords and businesses. Annual testing for your appliances provides peace of mind, protects the safety of your assets, and ensures they remain in good working order.
PAT legislations were put in place to ensure all businesses and workplaces comply to health and safety methods. These legislations include:
These guidelines all outline the importance of PAT testing and electrical safety as a requirement within the workplace.
PAT testing should only be carried out by qualified electricians as it requires multiple examinations from someone with the experience, knowledge and expertise in electrical works. As fully qualified electricians, JF Electrical Services are the professional PAT testing company to carry out the work required on your electrical appliances.
We are fully insured, highly qualified, CRB checked, electrical engineers and we will come to your home or business property at a time that is convenient for you. We maintain all existing and new safety legal requirements ensuring our testing is up to date and meets the industry safety standards.
Please contact us for a free PAT testing in Eastbourne quote. We can give you an independent quote based on the number of items you require testing.
No, PAT testing is not a specific legal requirement under UK law. However, landlords still have a legal duty to ensure any electrical appliances they supply in a rental property are safe for tenants to use and PAT testing is the most recognised way to demonstrate this.
PAT testing covers portable and plug‑in appliances, like kettles, toasters, washing machines, TVs, microwaves, lamps etc. Appliances that are fixed or hard‑wired (like ovens or extractor fans) are not covered by a PAT test.
There’s no fixed legal time, but industry guidance suggests testing at least annually for property appliances you provide and certainly before a new tenancy begins.
If an appliance fails its PAT inspection, it should be removed from use immediately. You can either have the item repaired and retested, or replace it entirely. All results and actions should be documented in your safety records.
Yes, after testing, a reputable PAT testing service will provide a certificate or report showing which appliances were tested, the results and the date of the inspection.
Yes, they’re separate checks. PAT testing looks at portable appliances you provide, while an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) reviews the fixed electrical installation (wiring, sockets, fuse box).
No, landlords are responsible only for the safety of appliances they supply as part of the tenancy.
