| HOW OFTEN SHOULD TESTING TAKE PLACE |
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The IEE Code of Practice suggest that the testing frequency is based on not only the type of equipment but the class of equipment and also the location, environment or type of business in which the equipment is used.
Remember, this is just a guide. Best practice is to have annual testing
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| Advised Test Frequencies |
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Premises
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Appliance
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Class1
Combined Inspection And Testing
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Class2
Combined Inspection And Testing
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1
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2
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5
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7
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Construction Sites 110 V Equipment
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S
IT
M
P
H
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3 Months
3 Months
3 Months
3 Months
3 Months
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3 Months
3 Months
3 Months
3 Months
3 Months
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Industrial Including Commercial Kitchens
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S
IT
M
P
H
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12 Months
12 Months
12 Months
6 Months
6 Months
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12 Months
12 Months
12 Months
6 Months
6 Months
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Equipment Used by the Public
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S
IT
M
P
H
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12 Months
12 Months
6 Months
6 Months
6 Months
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12 Months
12 Months
12 Months
12 Months
12 Months
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Schools
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S
IT
M
P
H
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12 Months
12 Months
12 Months
12 Months
12 Months
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48 Months
48 Months
48 Months
48 Months
48 Months
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Hotels
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S
IT
M
P
H
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48 Months
48 Months
24 Months
24 Months
12 Months
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48 Months
48 Months
24 Months
24 Months
24 Months
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Offices and Shops
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S
IT
M
P
H
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48 Months
48 Months
24 Months
24 Months
12 Months
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48 Months
48 Months
24 Months
24 Months
24 Months
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Key
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S
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Stationary Equipment
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IT
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Information Technology Equipment
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M
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Movable Equipment
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P
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Portable Equipment
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H
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Hand Hald Equipment
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(2)
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User checks are not recorded unless a fault is found.
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(3)
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The formal visual inspection may form part of combined inspection and tests when they coincide, and are recorded.
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(4)
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If the class of equipment is not known it must be tested as a class 1 appliance.
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(5)
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The results of combined inspection and tests are recorded.
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(6)
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For some equipment such as children’s rides.
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By supervisor/teacher/member of staff
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