PATTA News & Guidance

  • A selection of UK electric plugs; one with a PAT testing label on

    Post: How much should I expect to pay for PAT testing?

    PAT testing is a process carried out to check electrical equipment fitted with a plug is safe to use; it is part of health and safety in the UK. A thorough PAT is crucial to find issues that may not be detected normally, so should be carried out by an experienced, skilled operator. The price [...]

  • PAT tester calibration image of a Calibration certificate issued to DRA PAT Testing plus part of a Seaward Apollo 600 PAT tester

    Post: Do I really need to calibrate my PAT tester?

    PAT tester Calibration PAT tester calibration - is it really necessary? Do I really have to get it done every year? Members often ask about getting their PAT tester calibrated, and it is a question we often see pop in forums online, "do I really need my PAT tester calibrated every year? It's such an [...]

  • Lady with dark hair returning to work after covid, wearing a face mask

    Post: It’s time to start PAT testing again

    The HSE expects businesses to resume testing of their equipment following Covid restrictions. In early April (2021) the Health and Safety Executive updated their guidance for "thorough examination and testing of equipment", which includes electrical equipment, and we, the Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association, agree with them [...]

  • Lockdown 2021 Coronavirus Information

    Post: PAT Testing during the January 2021 Lockdown

    PAT Testing during the January 2021 Lockdown Guidance Note 01/2021 Guidance Note for PATTA Members, Duty Holders and the Public  PATTA is the trade organisation for PAT Testing Companies in the UK and we represent the interests of all of our members and others in [...]

  • example of a class 2 function appliance

    Post: Class 2 (Functional Earth) – also referred to as Class 2FE

    Class 2 (Functional Earth) – also referred to as Class 2FE If you’ve just started to read the new Code of Practice from the IET, you might have noticed a slight change in the way that equipment is classified – previously we’ve considered mains powered electrical equipment to be Class 1 (if it [...]

  • IET New code of practice for inspection and testing of electrical equipment front cover of the book

    Post: What Exactly Should We Be Able to Test? Guidance Note 03/2020

    Scope of the New Code of Practice – What Exactly Should We Be Able to Test? Guidance Note 03/2020 Guidance Note for PATTA Members, Duty Holders and the Public What Exactly Should We Be Able to Test? We’ve been contacted by a few people recently with queries about what items you [...]