Chelmsford Office PAT Testing Completed by TISS Electrical

We recently completed PAT testing, officially known as ITEE testing, for an office close to Chelmsford Cathedral. The visit was booked in by the facilities manager ahead of an insurance renewal, rather than in response to any known problem.

Did you know: Chelmsford Cathedral began life as a simple parish church, probably built in the 13th century, and was only made a cathedral in 1914.

Our engineer went through every desk, printer and piece of kitchen equipment across the office, checking chargers, monitors, the microwave and the kettle in the staff kitchen. Everything passed the inspection except the kettle, which had a lead split near the plug from being wound around the base while still hot. It was failed, withdrawn from service and clearly marked in the report, along with everything that had passed.

It means a lot when an office in a town centre location like Chelmsford trusts us to get their compliance sorted without disrupting the working day.

If you manage a site in Chelmsford that needs PAT testing (ITEE), or emergency lighting testing, fixed wire testing (EICR) or RCD testing, get in touch with TISS Electrical on 01245 377 625.

Ipswich Bank Branch Emergency Lighting Testing Completed by TISS Electrical

We recently completed emergency lighting testing for a bank branch in Ipswich town centre, not far from Cornhill, ahead of the branch's upcoming compliance audit. Our engineer carried out the annual three-hour discharge test and found that two fittings on the escape route were not holding charge for the full period.

Did you know: Cornhill has been a public gathering square in Ipswich since at least the 16th century, and today hosts the town's market alongside the Grade II listed Lloyds Bank building.

The branch's facilities team had scheduled the test to get ahead of their audit rather than in response to any known fault, which is exactly when this kind of issue tends to turn up. Because the branch could not have its customer areas closed during the day, the discharge test was carried out after hours. Two fittings failed to last the required three hours, meaning they would have left parts of the escape route unlit during a real emergency. We replaced both and confirmed the branch was compliant before leaving site.

It means a lot when a branch in a town centre location like Ipswich trusts us to get this right without disrupting their day.

If you manage a site in Ipswich that needs emergency lighting testing, or PAT testing, fixed wire testing (EICR) or RCD testing, get in touch with TISS Electrical on 01245 377 625.

What Electrical Equipment Do Landlords Need To PAT Test?

PAT testing (now called ITEE - Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment) covers the electrical equipment you supply for your tenants to use. If an item plugs into the mains and could become unsafe if it develops a fault, it should be included.

Call 01245 377 625 to arrange PAT testing for your rental property.

What Equipment Should Be Tested?

For most rental properties, that means the appliances you leave for tenants as part of the tenancy. Common examples include:

• Fridges and freezers
• Washing machines
• Microwaves
• Kettles
• Portable heaters
• Lamps
• Televisions
• And more equipment that plugs in

The change from PAT to ITEE reflects that testing isn't limited to portable appliances. If it plugs in and could present a risk, it falls within scope.

Does Every Rental Property Need The Same Testing?

What you provide varies, so testing needs differ. A standard residential property may only have a few appliances.

An HMO often has a larger number of shared items in kitchens and communal areas, with some landlords also providing appliances in individual bedrooms.

Commercial landlords should also include any electrical equipment they supply as part of the tenancy.

What Happens During PAT Testing?

Each appliance gets inspected and tested to confirm it's safe to use. It then gets labelled with the test date and next due date. You also receive a report showing which items passed and which failed. If an appliance fails, a photograph is included with the report.

Advisories can also be added if an engineer spots something that isn't yet a failure but should be monitored.

Want Your Rental Property Appliances Tested?

Every rental property is different because the appliances you provide can vary. TISS Electrical can identify the equipment that should be tested, carry out the inspection and provide the documentation for your records.

To arrange PAT testing, call 01245 377 625 and speak to our team.