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Yes, PAT testing can be done with very little disruption. In most offices, work can carry on as normal while testing takes place. The key is planning it properly. How Testing Is Carried Out In An Office PAT testing, now called ITEE (Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment), is usually quick and simple. An engineer will: Carry out a visual check of each item Test it using specialist equipment Label it and move on Most items only take a few minutes to test. Equipment is

There is no single fixed rule for how often office equipment must be PAT tested. But you are still legally required to make sure it is safe at all times. In most offices, testing is done every one to two years. The exact timing depends on how the equipment is used and the level of risk. What The Law Actually Requires The law does not say “test every year”. Instead, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require you to keep electric