Do I have to evaluate new appliances?
Do I have to evaluate new appliances?
Do I have to evaluate new appliances?
servicedesk Answered question February 20, 2023
The provision of new appliances should be safe without requiring a formal portable appliance inspection or test. However, a quick visual inspection is advised to ensure they are undamaged and there is no fire risk.
Electrical equipment should be examined at least once a year to ensure they are safe and working properly, according to Fire and Safety recommendations. However, a common sense approach to testing states that if an item is regularly used or is a high-voltage appliance, such as a power tool, it should be checked more frequently because the possibility of failure is considerably higher. Serviceteam can advise you on the period between testing for certain items.
servicedesk Answered question February 20, 2023