Frequency of PAT Testing

PORTABLE APPLIANCE TEST (PAT) FREQUENCIES

Construction Sites 110V equip

All equipment every 3 months

Industrial including commercial kitchens

S, IT & M  every 12 months

P & H every 6 months

Equipment used by the Public

S & IT every 12 months

M, P & H Class 1 every 6 months

M, P & H Class 2 every 12 months

Schools

All Class 1 equipment every 12 months

All Class 2 equipment every 48 months

Hotels  

Class 1 equipment:

S & IT every 48 months

M & P every 24 months

H every 12 months

Offices and shops         

Class 1 equipment:

S & IT every 48 months

M & P every 24 months

H every 12 months

Key:

S = stationary equipment, eg vending machine

IT = IT equipment, eg computer

M = moveable equipment, eg extension lead

P = portable equipment, eg fan

H = handheld equipment, eg drill