PAT Testing In Harwich (ITEE)
TISS Electrical carry out certified PAT (ITEE) testing across Harwich for businesses, warehouses, industrial premises and local shops, in line with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. Whether you run a business around Dovercourt High Street or a busy warehouse near Europa Way, our engineers work through your site with as little disruption to the working day as possible. Every item is checked using Bluetooth data logging and recorded on a clear written report, so your compliance records are ready whenever an insurer or inspector asks.
TISS Electrical carry out certified PAT testing for businesses across Harwich, keeping offices, warehouses, retail units and commercial premises compliant throughout the year.
Harwich has a strong port and industrial side, with employment sites around Europa Way and the A120 supporting warehousing, logistics and other industrial uses connected with the wider port economy. Dovercourt High Street serves a different mix of local businesses. A warehouse or industrial site can have very different testing requirements from a High Street business, so our engineers plan each visit around the equipment you actually use.
Get in touch through our contact form and we’ll confirm what your premises needs and when your next test is due.
What’s Included In A PAT Testing Visit
- Every item tested, labelled and logged with a pass or fail result
- DBS checked engineers using Bluetooth data logging for a faster, more accurate report
- Advisory photos taken free of charge to flag anything else on site worth your attention
- A plain English report ready to hand to an inspector or insurer without digging for it
- Clear next steps for any item that fails, whether that’s a repair or a replacement
How Often Does Equipment Need PAT Testing?
It depends on the equipment and how hard it’s used. The IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment sets out suggested starting intervals. Hand-held tools and extension leads used daily on a warehouse or workshop floor may need testing every 3 to 6 months, while office IT equipment that rarely moves can often go well over a year between tests. Your risk assessment sets the final schedule, and we’ll recommend intervals for your site after the first visit.
Is PAT Testing A Legal Requirement?
Not by name, but the duty behind it is. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require employers to keep electrical equipment maintained so it doesn’t cause danger, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and PUWER 1998 add wider duties to keep work equipment safe. The law doesn’t set a testing method or a fixed interval, so most businesses use regular PAT testing as the clearest way to show they’ve met that duty.
An up to date test record is also useful evidence if an insurer or inspector asks how your equipment has been maintained.
What Happens If An Item Fails?
If an item fails, it’s marked on your report with an advisory photo showing which item it is and where it’s kept. It won’t be labelled as passed while the fault is still there, and we’ll tell you whether it needs repairing or replacing before anyone uses it again.
Areas We Cover Around Harwich
Our office is in Chelmsford, within easy reach of Harwich via the A12 and A120, and we provide PAT testing across the town and surrounding area, including:
Frequently Asked Questions About PAT Testing In Harwich
Cost depends on how many items are on site and how the premises is laid out, so a small shop and a full warehouse are quoted differently. Tell us roughly what you have and we’ll give you a clear figure before anything is booked.
Yes. ITEE stands for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, the name the IET gave the process in the 5th edition of its Code of Practice. It’s the same service most people still call PAT testing, covering portable appliances and other equipment that plugs into the mains.
Yes. If your site needs testing before opening, after closing or around a shift pattern, we’ll arrange the visit to fit.
Yes. A unit with a handful of items gets the same attention as a full warehouse floor, and it’s priced on the size of the job.
Yes. If your fixed wire testing (EICR) or emergency lighting test is due around the same time, we can cover them together through our combination testing, which means fewer visits to your site.