Is this PAT test ticket legal??

[Sidewinder]

Yep Patch you are!

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

You are supposed to do a portable appliance test of fixed items? :|

It is actually..

"In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment"

PAT has become this "coverall name banner" which actually does not give full recognition of all electrical equipment, that is NOT part of the fixed installation, used by persons who could potentially be injured if they are not maintained in good working order!

Go look again at the name of the book.....

http://astore.amazon.co.uk/talkelectrici-21/detail/0863418333

memorise it...

you will be tested next week! :x :innocent:coat

 

[ElectekAir]

I seem to remember that although there is no requirement to have a pat test done once an employer decides to have one undertaken it becomes law to have further tests done at the correct intervals under the elec at work regs.

Been a few years since i did the c&g though don't remember the exact reference

 

[ISSWWW]

tell me more about the tag guide lines mate,......hes a real knob and is giving me a really hard time as no one has ever questioned his crap workmanship before!!!!!....just remembered....HE doesnot sign for the REAL tags....his opo that is not a REAL spark but just a labourer does the PAT tests as he must have done the course in the past,...i wonder if his ticket has run out and there trying to cover their backs as they now know im on to them!??

I think this is the code of practice Sidewinder was refering to.

It has the glorious title of Code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment and give guides to frequency of testing and guidelines to typical results expected.

We have loads of people ring us to buy Portable appliance testers and loads ask us what they should be doing, it is not our policy to give advice on the 'How to' but we do always recommend this publication.

OPPS sorry Special Location i didn't spot that you had already mentioned the code of practice (twice), must have been a long day :Blushing

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[a1]

I already have that one in my book collection, Specs, Sir.

 

[Evans Electric]

A legal firm I look after had me do the PAT testing but did say they had looked into it and there is no legal requirement for offices but may be different for workshops. I think it is used to show that a reasonable level of care has been undertaken, should the proverbial hit the spinning jobby.

 

[NozSpark]

They have a legal duty of care to their employees and people who visit the site...

PATing is one way to do this

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

I already have that one in my book collection, Specs, Sir.

:_| :yellow cardheadbang

Book Collection!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????

It is a "Technical reference library"

NOT

a book collection?

surely?????

:C :|

 

[Apache]

:_| :yellow cardheadbangBook Collection!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????

It is a "Technical reference library"

NOT

a book collection?

surely?????

:C :|

One book on PAT testing and the complete 7 volumes of Harry Potter, a 'technical reference library' does not make.....

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

One book on PAT testing and the complete 7 volumes of Harry Potter, a 'technical reference library' does not make.....

Oh YES it does...

cuz I also have...

and

and

Badger often has to rescue me.......

:Blushing :Blushing:Blushing:x

 

[Badger]

Oh YES it does...cuz I also have...

and

and

Badger often has to rescue me.......

:Blushing :Blushing:Blushing:x

well i have shown you correct way to wire a plug many times but you still cant grasp it :^O