Fairway electrical has a dedicated department for PAT Testing,please Contact us for further information.
We think of PAT Testing and Periodic Inspection and Testing rather like an MOT for a car. Potential problems can be identified and fixed before they become a danger.
Pat testing or portable appliance testing is an important part of any health & safety policy. This page is intended as a guide to both the legal implications and to the technical requirements.
The Health & Safety Executive states that 25% of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances. The Electricity at Work Regulations place a legal responsibility on employers, employees and self-employed persons to comply with the provisions of the regulations and take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that no danger results from the use of such equipment. This in effect requires the implementation of a systematic and regular program of maintenance, inspection and testing. The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) places such an obligation in the following circumstances:
1. Where appliances are used by employees.
2. Where the public may use appliances in establishments such as hospitals, schools, hotels, shops etc.
3. Where appliances are supplied or hired.
4. Where appliances are repaired or serviced.
The level of inspection and testing required is dependant upon the risk of the appliance becoming faulty, which is in turn dependant upon the type of appliance, the nature of its use and the environment in which it is used.
I.E. Fires,hot plates,toasters (anything that gets hot) etc are more risky than say computers.
Claims that PAT testing is required by law and that the client is breaking the law by not having it done are simply not true. The law does require however that employers, including self-employed, ensure that all electrical equipment that they provide in their business is safe and properly maintained. This means that PAT testing is a critical part of your company’s health and safety and should be considered part of a solution to your safety concerns.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (The IET) publish the "Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment" (ISBN: 978-1849196260). This guide forms the basis for portable appliance testing in the U.K.

Fairway Electrical contractors, Hailsham, Sussex - new installations - rewires - PAT testing - fixed wire testing - design - fault finding - green energy and efficiency - latest regulations compliant - cost effective - professionally qualified staff - courteous and tidy workforce - member of Napit - 50+ years experience in the electrical industry.
Fairway electrical contractors are a family run business with more than 50 yrs electrical contracting experience.
When we started in the electrical business the current regulations were the 11th edition now they are the 18th edition, as such we are able to recognise some of the more obscure pieces of electrical equipment used through out the years in electrical installations and know what to replace or repair them with. We have over the years worked on Local authority property,Hotels,Nursing Homes,Leisure centres, Domestic properties,Commercial property and Industrial installations.Green energy is the future.
We pride ourselves on staying on top of current regulations and updating our qualifications as and when it is necessary. We whole heartedly encourage all our customers to go green,whether it is just the replacement of conventional lighting to the Latest LED technology or the installation of solar or wind power. Green energy is the future and the government is offering substantial incentives to go green.Update, reduced incentives from goverment February 2016.
As a family run business we like to think we are friendly and efficient, we are not satisfied if our customers are not satisfied.