Key changes in Edition 5 of the Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

 Edition 5 of the Code of Practice has been updated significantly. Below is a summary of the major ones that have been taken into account during the update to this handbook.

Risk Based Frequency of Portable Appliance Testing

Edition 5 of the IET Code Of Practice (The official guide to PAT Testing) encourages the duty holder to carry out a risk assessment and gives various examples. In Chapter 7 of this handbook, we provide both a way of carrying out a risk assessment and a Table based guidance on how the frequency of maintenance can be worked out.