Servicing All Throughout Cork City

Servicing All Throughout Cork City

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services in Ireland

In the commercial world, electrical safety isn’t just good practice, it’s the law. At 021 Electrician, we offer comprehensive PAT testing services to ensure your workplace meets all Irish electrical regulations, protects your staff, and keeps your business running without costly interruptions. Whether you run a small office, a busy retail outlet, or a large industrial site, our certified electricians provide portable appliance testing that’s fast, professional, and fully compliant.

PAT Certification

Compliant and Recognised Across Ireland

After completing PAT testing, we issue an official PAT certification confirming that your appliances meet safety requirements under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007.

This documentation is essential for:

Your PAT certificate includes detailed test results for each appliance, providing a clear audit trail for your safety records.

Appliance Safety Testing

Our Service in Detail

Our appliance safety testing covers all portable electrical equipment that can be plugged into a socket or generator supply, including: Learn more about us.

We follow a thorough process:

Visual Inspection

Checking for frayed cables, damaged plugs, or other visible hazards.

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Electrical Testing

Using calibrated equipment to test insulation resistance, earth continuity, and polarity.

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Labelling & Recording

Applying pass/fail labels and logging results for your compliance records.

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Certification

Issuing a formal PAT certificate on completion.

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All testing is carried out by qualified electricians trained to Irish and European safety standards.

How Often Should PAT Testing Be Done?

FAQ: How often should portable appliances be tested in Ireland?

The frequency depends on the equipment type, environment, and level of risk. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) provides guidance, but a common schedule is:

Appliance Type Environment Recommended Testing Interval
Office equipment (low risk) Office spaces Every 2–4 years
Kitchen appliances Staff rooms/canteens Every 1–2 years
Power tools Workshops/construction sites Every 3–6 months
Extension leads All environments Annually

021 Electrician can assess your site and recommend a tailored testing schedule that balances safety, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

Why Choose 021 Electrician for PAT Testing?

With our PAT testing services, you can be confident that your appliances are safe, your business is compliant, and your people are protected.

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Damien Banks
September 19, 2026

Called late on a Saturday night after losing all electricity. Brian responded immediately and did basic checks over the phone to ensure a call out was needed. He arrived very quickly and was able to quickly diagnose and fix a burning mains wire which was a serious hazard. He was very thorough in doing additional checks and testing afterwards to ensure there was no additional immediate hazards. Would highly recommend for any issues!

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September 19, 2026
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Eric Daly
August 21, 2026

We went with 021 Electrical through the community solar scheme for our estate, and they've been excellent from start to finish. Brian put the proposal together and it was clear and properly costed — including the remedial electrical work our house needed before the system could go in, all itemised up front with no surprises later. They handled the SEAI grant side without fuss. Killian was our electrician and he was absolutely brilliant — knew exactly what he was doing, explained everything as he went, and nothing was a bother. The whole crew were incredibly clean and tidy too. You genuinely wouldn't have known they'd been in the house — not a bit of mess left behind. The system was up and running as promised, and they took the time to walk us through the settings so we could make the most of night-rate charging. Would recommend them to anyone considering solar in Cork

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ian burchill
July 29, 2026

Very efficient, professional while also be being friendly and made certain to clean up before leaving. Thank you for making a difficult situation as easy as possible.

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Huge thanks to Brian at 021 Electrician. We lost power to our sockets late on a Sunday night when the RCD tripped and seemed totally jammed. I rang the 24 hr emergency number and Brian answered the call straightaway. I explained my issue and he asked for a few photos of the fuse board and patiently talked me through how to safely get the switch back up and test the circuits. He even stayed online until we had everything working perfectly again. It is so rare to find a tradesman that responsive and genuinely helpful late on a weekend. Absolutely top-class service, I highly recommend him to anyone around East Cork.

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Jake G
July 14, 2026

By far the most professional and efficient tradespeople I have met. Cannot fault them. Thanks Dylan Brian and the lads.