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Welcome to Duotech Electronics If you are involved in the running of a business, chances are you will have heard of PAT testing. There is no escaping the health and safety regulations in the UK that instruct all businesses, no matter how large or small, to ensure that their staff are free from harm at all times, and PAT testing is one way to meet said regulations concerning portable electrical appliances. We are a friendly, professional and highly skilled firm of electrical contractors, based in Smethwick. We provide a complete range of electrical services to meet your home or business needs, throughout East Midlands and the West Midlands. All of our electricians are qualified to the highest standards and work in accordance with guidelines from the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and the latest BS Wiring Regulations. All of our work is guaranteed your satisfaction is our reputation. As an employer, landlord or letting agent, you have a legal duty of care to comply with the necessary Electricity at Work Regulations. For some, PAT testing may seem like an inconvenient and expensive experience. Having people enter your business year after year, unplugging and inspecting every single item of equipment, from computers to telephones, coffee makers to fax machines, may not be something that you look forward to. PAT testing though is absolutely essential for UK businesses, because it really can reduce the risk of injury within many different workplaces. Although there are no requirements for PAT testing frequency, there are recommendations: Offices, Shops and Hotels - Class 1 equipment including stationary and IT equipment should be tested every 48 months. Moveable equipment such as extension leads and portable equipment should be tested every 24 months. Handheld equipment should be tested every 12 months. Schools - All Class 1 equipment in schools should be PAT tested every 12 months. Class 2 equipment should be tested every 48 months. Public Use Equipment - Stationary and IT equipment such as computers should be tested every 12 months. Moveable, Portable and Handheld equipment falling into Class 2 should be tested every 12 months. Moveable, Portable and Handheld equipment falling into Class 1 should be tested every 6 months. Construction - All 110V equipment used on construction sites should be tested every 3 months. Industrial - All industrial sites, including commercial kitchens should have Portable and Handheld equipment tested every 6 months. Stationary, IT and Moveable equipment should be tested every 12 months. Call us today for a free no obligation quote www.duotechelectronics.co.uk