The scope of the term 'Electrical Equipment' includes the following:-

Portable Equipment - an appliance of less than 18Kg in mass that is intended to be moved while in operation or an appliance that can easily be moved from one place to another, e.g. toaster, kettle, vacuum cleaner.

Movable Equipment - Equipment that is either 18Kg or less in mass and not fixed (e.g. electric fire) or equipment with wheels/castors e.g. mobile air-conditioning unit.

Stationary Equipment - Electrical equipment having a mass exceeding 18Kg and not provided with a carrying handle e.g. free standing fridge or washing machine.

Hand-held Equipment - Portable equipment intended to be held in the hand during normal use, e.g. hairdryer, power drill, hedge-cutter.
 
Fixed equipment - Equipment designed to be fixed or otherwise secured in a specific location, usually connected via a fused spur. e.g. central heating boiler, hand-dryer.

Built In Appliances - Equipment intended to be installed in a prepared recess such as a kitchen cabinet or similar. e.g. integrated microwave oven, integrated fridge.

IT Equipment - Computers, printers, modems, router.

Extension Leads & Multi-way adaptors - it is vital that these items are inspected and tested in the same way as any other electrical equipment.

Our qualified Electrician will visually inspect and electrically test each piece of equipment as per the guidelines set out in the IEE code of practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment - the objective being to determine whether they are fit for continued service or if maintenance or replacement is necessary.

A green 'passed' label is affixed to equipment which passes the inspection and test.  A Certificate of Combined Inspection & Test is also issued which lists all equipment along with the visual inspection and electrical test results and any remedial maintenance carried out. This should be retained to demonstrate compliance with Health & Safety and other legislation and for comparison with future test results.