Pat Testing Edinburgh
Pat Testing Edinburgh welcome to AEW Electrical (Andy White) PAT & Fixed Appliances testing services for landlords and letting agents along with small business.
City Centre PAT Testing
AEW has created PAT testing Edinburgh and have been servicing properties in the city centre for the past 15 years. AEW fully understands that the street parking is being reduced to allow a more pedestrian friendly environment. This makes it more difficult to service and maintain properties in these areas. Seemingly some contractors are openly turning down this type of work due to lack of access. So, AEW approach is to try something different and work with it. Moreover, adaption of the business is required to suit the environment and customers’ needs to get the work done.
Although the term “PAT Testing” is used it is actually ” In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment” ” via the 5th Edition of the Code of Practice that includes portable & fixed equipment. See the short video below for a better explanation. AEW recognises that Landlords and Letting Agents along with small business in the city centre have issues getting access for contractors due to restricted or no parking environment in some areas. So, AEW is now offering a mobile PAT service using public transport.
Fixed Appliance Testing
What does fix appliance testing consist of as there is no plug top to test with. Please see this short video by Seaward who is a leading UK PAT tester manufacturer.
Landlord & Letting Agent Feedback
AEW has listened to feedback from Landlords and Letting Agents. The opinion appears to be that they finding it more difficult to get their properties serviced for maintenance within the timescales required . Their main concern is that safety checks are going past their due dates.
Also to answer a query by a couple of landlords and letting agents who say Some PAT testers companies are saying you can ignore testing fixed appliances. I have explained that most of them are not electricians so the lack of experience , training & insurance puts them at a disadvantage. In conclusion I highlighted that the property does not comply with the Code of Practice 5th edition. This is the standard the City of Edinburgh council expects for rental properties.
Another thing to take into consideration is by ignoring Fixed Appliance testing could compromise a landlords insurance. Ignorance or the its an extra cost will not negate the landlords legal responsibility.
Small Business
AEW is aware that there is small businesses in Edinburgh city centre that need PAT testing services to comply with their rental agreements. So I am offering to survey and quote for this service. For more information read my blog.
Additional Services
Along with PAT AEW also offers Legionella checks. Smoke detector tests to ensure the correct operation.