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

Introduction
What's it all about?
Suggested procedures
The Visual Inspection
More visual considerations
The electronic tests
Earth bonding test
Insulation test
Flash test
Load test
Leakage test
IEC & Extension lead test
Glossary of terms
Further references
App: A
App: B
App: C