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Portable Appliance Testing, commonly known as PAT testing, is one of the most misunderstood areas of compliance. Some landlords and business owners overdo it by testing far more frequently than required. Others underestimate the legal expectations and risk fines, insurance refusal and liability if an electrical incident occurs. Myth 1 PAT Testing is a legal requirement for all properties PAT testing itself is not specifically mentioned in any single law. However, several laws

What is an EICR? An EICR is a formal inspection of a property’s fixed electrical installation. It assesses whether the system is safe for continued use and identifies faults, deterioration or risks that could lead to electric shock, fire or equipment failure. The report includes: A professional safety rating of the installation A list of defects and non compliance items Required actions categorised by urgency Whether the property is safe or unsafe for continued use Once the c

What is an EPC? An EPC is a document that assesses the energy efficiency of a building and gives it a rating from A (very efficient) to G (very inefficient).  It also estimates heating and lighting costs, CO₂ emissions, and provides recommendations on how to improve the rating.  In the UK, an EPC is required when you sell or rent out a home, you must have one before marketing the property.  Why it matters: For buyers / tenants: the EPC gives you a measure of likely runnin