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What is Portable Appliance Testing?
The qualified tester who carries out your PAT will examine all electrical appliances left in your property for the use of your tenant. Each appliance will then be labelled clearly with an identification code or bar code, its pass/fail status, and the date it was checked. We'll also give you a recommended date for the appliance's next check.
Appliances that fail the PAT will be clearly labelled. These must then be removed from the property for repair or destruction and replaced.
We recommended scheduling a PAT annually or before the start of each new tenancy, whichever comes first.
What are the legal requirements for PAT?
The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 states that, if you let any sort of residential accommodation for financial gain, you must ensure that any equipment supplied as part of the tenancy is safe to use. This applies to all mains electrical equipment - from cookers to kettles, and from washing machines to microwave ovens - whether new or second-hand.
It’s important to note that each appliance is expected to be ‘safe’ at time the tenancy contract begins. That means that checking the safety of appliances should be carried out before the tenant moves in. Indeed, each appliance supplied should be listed on the tenancy agreement and a record made of when it was checked and who checked it.
Failure to comply with the safety regulations exposes landlords to fines, possible imprisonment, and the refusal of insurance companies to honour policies.
Obviously, the best way to ensure that appliances are safe - and to quickly and easily meet the regulations - is to have them tested by someone trained to use professional testing equipment and techniques that conform to industry standards. The most straightforward option is to use PAT - Portable Appliance Testing.
Why use Chase for your PAT?
Our testers are all trained, accredited, and ready to perform your PAT now.
As with our inventory clerks, all Chase testers are trained to a high standard. You can be sure of a professional service at all times, from first engagement through to the completion of the job and the delivery of your paperwork.
If you already use Chase for inventory work, you know the quality service we provide, and it makes sense to ask us to perform a PAT check along with your next inventory. If you’re new to Chase, you can take comfort in our reputation and the fact that we’re the first choice for many of the leading lettings agents and a growing number of private landlords throughout the South East.
Arrange your PAT now - £60 plus VAT
Get in touch with us now to arrange your PAT and ensure the safety of your tenants.
You can call us free on 0800 612 2081, send us an email, or use our on-line contact form.
Unlike other firms offering PAT services, we charge a fixed price, no matter how many appliances are in your property. The Chase price is only £60 plus VAT.
