PAT Testing Frequency Calculator
Calculate recommended PAT testing intervals for your appliances based on equipment type, environment, and usage — aligned with the IET Code of Practice.
Recommended Testing Intervals
Formal Visual Inspection
Combined Inspection & Test
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Risk Notes
Adjustments Applied
Disclaimer: These are guidelines based on the IET Code of Practice (5th Edition). Actual intervals should be assessed based on your specific risk assessment. The duty holder is responsible for determining appropriate testing frequencies.
Next Steps
Now you know how often to test, make sure the rest of your PAT regime is solid:
- ✓Check your overall PAT compliance — 10 questions, instant score with recommendations.
- ✓Generate a PAT register template — structured spreadsheet with all IET Code of Practice fields.
- ✓Learn what records to keep — and for how long.
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- PAT Testing Frequency Guide: How Often Should You Test?
Understand the IET Code of Practice recommendations for different equipment types and environments.
- PAT Testing Records: What to Keep and For How Long
Learn what records you need to maintain and how long to keep them for compliance.
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