Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
  • Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is a safety check on your BTL/HMO rental property's non-fixed electricals e.g. microwave, televisions.
  • Portable Appliance Testing is not a legal requirement for single-let landlords in England and Wales, however, it is considered best practice. The government state that landlords must make sure “the electrical system is safe” and “all appliances they supply are safe”.
  • It is a legal requirement for landlords with Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to have PAT tests carried out.
  • Portable Appliance Testing is a legal requirement for landlords in Scotland under The Housing (Scotland) Act 2014.
  • The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) gives no specific recommendation for how frequently PAT tests should be carried out. However, It’s considered good practice to have all appliances PAT tested before a new tenant moves in. After this, it is recommended that smaller appliances should be tested every two years and larger items like fridges and washing machines should be tested in four-year intervals.
  • A professional PAT test involves an electrical engineer visiting the property to perform a visual inspection and test of all appliances. The engineer will attach a sticker to the appliance indicating whether it has passed or failed the inspection as well as a date for the next recommended inspection.

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