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It is undeniable that electricity is a huge part of our lives. It’s prudent to ensure that every electrical installation and appliance in your property is not only in good working condition, but safe to use. If you find that certain appliances and gadgets are not performing to their highest standard, you may want to consider calling a registered electrician for professional electrical testing. The electrician can conduct PAT (portable appliances testing) on fixed appliances, such as hand dryers, ovens, and hobs. The test covers all commercial, industrial, and domestic properties, and it should be greatly considered if you are a landlord, as the safety of the appliances in your property is sole responsibility. Electrical testing is essential to following health and safety procedures set by the government, too. In fact, the Health and Safety At Work Act of 1974 is requiring property owners to have an effective maintenance program, which should include the testing and inspection of...

Landlords are responsible for ensuring the safety of their properties to attract renters and give existing tenants the confidence in the quality of their rented space. One way to do this is by having an honest electrical certificate from a qualified and registered electrician. Also known as the ‘electrical safety certificate’ or ‘Electrical Inspection Certificate’, it is provided after the electrics and appliances have been tested and evaluated for safety. With this certification, landlords can be sure that the new installations or alterations to their electrical infrastructure are safe to use at the time they were put into service. By law, landlords must make sure that electrical appliances supplied in their property are safe and possess the CE marking, and that all electrical installations (i.e. light fittings and sockets) are safe and properly maintained. The electrical certificate for landlords will be issued depending on the type and extent of the electrical installation, t...

PAT Testing (portable appliance testing), which is formally called in-service inspection, is a process done to check the safety of electrical appliances in the UK. While this certificate is not mandatory, there is no doubt that it is still an important document that every landlord and property owner should have. Before you start looking for an electrician who provides PAT Testing in Essex , it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with basic information about portable appliance testing and what you can expect. PAT Testing includes visual inspections of the appliance as well as their flexible cables. Electrical engineers also perform testing of grounding continuity and soundness of insulation. After carrying out the test, the electrical engineer will put a sticker on the appliance as proof that it has been tested. A PAT Certificate is also issued, which shows the details or the result of the test. It should state whether the appliance has passed or failed the test according to the...

Old and incorrectly installed electrical systems are a danger to the general public. In fact, a large majority of fire accidents are caused by faulty outlets or appliances. Statistics even show that one person dies every week and more than 1,000 people get injured in the UK because of electricity-related mishaps. For this reason, the government imposes laws that require periodic electrical installation maintenance to ensure safety and avoid further electrical problems. If you are a landlord or a property owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that the electrical certificate in your premises are periodically inspected. What is a periodic inspection report? This is one type of EICR report that includes both inspections and testing of existing electrical installations. It is done to determine if the system is still suitable for use, as well as to reveal any issues that need fixing. The other type of EICR report is called visual condition report, which is only for recently teste...