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.