Frequency of Test

"Are your appliance checks up to date - Look at our internal guide as laid down by the IEE codes of practice."

The IEE Suggested Initial Frequency of Inspection & Testing (PAT Testing) of Class 1 Equipment.
Type of premises Type of equipment Formal visual inspection Combined inspection & testing
Offices & Shops Stationary equipment 24 months

48 months

IT equipment 24 months 48 months
Movable equipment 12 months 24 months
Portable equipment 12 months 24 months
Hand-held equipment 6 months 12 months
Hotels Stationary equipment 24 months 48 months
IT equipment 24 months 48 months
Movable equipment 12 months 24 months
Portable equipment 12 months 24 months
Hand-held equipment 6 months 12 months
Equipment used by the public Stationary equipment Monthly 12 months
IT equipment Monthly 12 months
Movable equipment Weekly 6 months
Portable equipment Weekly 6 months
Hand-held equipment Weekly 6 months
Industrial including commercial kitchens Stationary equipment None 12 months
IT equipment None 12 months
Movable equipment Monthly 6 months
Portable equipment Monthly 6 months
Hand-held equipment Monthly 6 months
Schools Stationary equipment None
12 months
IT equipment None 12 months
Movable equipment 4 months 12 months
Portable equipment 4 months 12 months
Hand-held equipment 4 months 12 months
Construction sites 110V equipment Stationary equipment Monthly 3 months
IT equipment Monthly 3 months
Movable equipment Monthly 3 months
Portable equipment Monthly 3 months
Hand-held equipment Monthly 3 months