PAT Testing Frequency
The table below show what the maximum time allowed between testing, this can be shortened but cannot be exceeded.
| Type of Premises | Type of Equipment | User Checks | Class I | Class II | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formal Visual Inspection | Combined Inspection and Testing | Formal Visual Inspection | Combined Inspection and Testing | ||||
1 |
Construction |
S |
None |
1 month |
3 months |
1 month |
3 months |
2 |
Industrial including commercial kitchens |
S |
weekly |
None |
12 months |
None |
12 months |
3 |
Equipment used by the public |
S |
Note 1 |
monthly |
12 months |
3 months |
12 months |
4 |
Schools |
S |
weekly |
None |
12 months |
12 months |
48 months |
5 |
Hotels |
S |
None |
24 months |
48 months |
24 months |
None |
6 |
Offices and Shops |
S |
None |
24 months |
48 months |
24 months |
None |
Table above - Suggested Initial Frequency of Inspection and Testing of Equipment.
S - Stationary Equipment
IT - Information Technology Equipment
M - Movable Equipment
P - Portable Equipment
H - Hand Held Equipment
Note 1 - For some equipment such as children’s rides a daily check may be necessary