4/4 Class 2 Appliances In Class 2 appliances, the user is protected by at least two layers of insulation. For this reason, Class 2...

3/4 Class 1 Appliances With Class 1 appliances, the user is protected by a combination of basic insulation and the provision of an earth...

2/4 How Often Should PAT Testing be conducted? Although there is no specific legal obligation, it is recommended all portable appliances...

1/4 What is a Portable Appliance? As a guide, a portable appliance can be classified as any piece of electrical equipment which is mains...

4/4 Who should carry out the periodic inspection and what happens? -Periodic inspection and testing should be carried out only by...

3/4 How often is a periodic inspection required? Your electrics should be inspected and tested every: -10 years for an owner-occupied...

2/4 A periodic inspection will: -Reveal if any of your electrical circuits or equipment are overloaded. -Find any potential electric...

1/4 Periodic inspection explained: All electrical installations deteriorate with age and use. They should therefore be inspected and...