APPENDIX B
Suggested initial retest frequency for Portable Appliance Testing
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Construction Sites 110 or 240volt equipment:
Class 1: Formal visual: Monthly: Full Test: 3 Monthly
Class 2: Formal visual: Monthly: Full Test: 3 Monthly
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Industrial (Including kitchens)
Stationary and IT Class 1: Formal visual: Annually* Full Test: Annually
Stationary Equipment Class 2: Formal Visual: Annually Full Test: 2 yearly
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Offices and Shops
Class 1: Formal Visual: Annually* Full Test: 1 - 2 Years
Class 2: Formal Visual: Annually Full Test: Not Required
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Hotels
Class 1: Formal Visual: Annually* Full Test: 1 - 2 Years
Class 2: Formal Visual: Annually Full Test: Not Required
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Schools
Class 1: Formal Visual: Annually** Full Test: Annually
Class2: Formal Visual: Annually** Full Test 2 Years
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Areas or Equipment to which the Public have access
Class 1: Formal Visual: 3 Monthly Full Test: Annually
Class 2: Formal Visual: 3 Monthly Full Test: 2 Years
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Notes: * = Frequency should be reduced to 6 monthly for hand-held appliances
** = Frequency should be reduced to 3 Monthly for hand-held Appliances