Why small businesses should PAT certify and test all electrics

Every electrical installation deteriorates with use and age. You need to ensure that your tenant(s) – or anyone entering or using your property – are not put at risk, by ensuring that the electrical installation remains in a safe and serviceable condition.

A periodic inspection checks the condition of an existing electrical installation against BS 7671, the UK Standard for the safety of electrical installations. A periodic inspection should:

• Discover if electrical circuits or equipment are overloaded

• Identify potential electrical shock risks and fire hazards

• Find any defective electrical work

• Highlight any lack of earthing or bonding