Hi all,
Been wondering about the legal issues around PaT testing, and before everyone jumps on me, I am fully aware of the safety issues etc., plus the regulations, however, there are some dj sites that state its a legal requirement, particularly for dj's to have their equipment PaT tested.
I have checked with the HSE and the is no requirement 'in law' for these tests, again ignoring the safety aspect, which we would not ignore of course. However, my issue is with some sites saying its a legal requirement etc.
Also, if your equipment is less than 12 months old, depending on the type of equipment, it could be 24 months, it does not require PaT testing. This is because under the Plugs and Sockets safety regulation 1994, plus others, manufacturers have to comply with far more stringent regulations than applies under a PaT test, in order to be able to sell electrical equipment.
Therefore are we to assume that all manufacturers have not conformed with these regulations and we have to test all new equipment we buy before we can use it. I dont think so.
You will also find that venues who normally require PaT certificates do not insist on a cert. if your equipment is new, or as in our case (except for computers/laptops) less than 12 months old.
Any thoughts on the subject would be welcome.