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Iet code of practice for pat testing 4th ed instrotech. We inspire, inform and influence the global engineering and technology community to engineer a better world. There has been a lot of noise recently around the code of practice and iet s updating of it from the third edition to the fourth edition. The code of practice for inservice inspection and testing of electrical equipment was first published in 1994 by the iee, institution of electrical engineers. These valuable technical books will help to ensure your electrical work is up to standard. Showing you how to carry out a simple class 1 pat test including filling in documentation. The iet wiring regulations is the national standard to which all domestic and industrial wiring must conform. What is the iets 4th edition pat code of practice voltimum. The book has been revised to take account of the pat aspects of professor lofstedts. A someone who teaches pat testing this book alone will not get you through the city and guilds exam. Changes to iet code of practice and what it means tester.
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The following topics are covered during the training course. An essential purchase for anyone involved with pat testing, the iet code of practice is the industryrecognised book for testing electrical equipment, including portable appliances. Portable appliance testing pat, pat inspection or redundantly as pat testing is the name of a process in the united kingdom, the republic of ireland, new zealand and australia by which electrical appliances are routinely checked for safety. The pat testing network is a professional association for people engaged in the pat testing industry, and is the first such organisations for pat testing professionals.
Successful candidates will receive a certificate of competency in pat testing. It is now believed to be the most popular pat testing title in the uk after the iet code of practice. This code provides a practical way for electrical contractors to engage with clients in the field of. The iet code of practice for inservice inspection and testing of electrical equipment recommends that a log be kept of the condition of equipment, together with records that may be held on paper or in electronic form. Book code of practice for building automation and control systems. Reply to pat testing record sheet in the electrical forum area at. Professional pat training course with certificate in accordance with the iet code of practice illustrated pat testing reference book 96 page, a4 format 1. This how to pat test guide will give you the knowledge to know how to pat test to the latest iet 4th edition code of practice. The iet is a world leading professional organisation. Testing of electrical equipment 4th edition 4th edt by the iet paperback. Any pat testing course worth doing will follow the iet code of practice currently 4th edition.
It is intended to be much easier to understand than the iee code of practice. The date on which retesting is due or the last test date and retest period should be. An essential purchase for anyone involved with pat testing, the iet code of practice is the industryrecognised book for testing electrical equipment, including. Iet reserves the right to change the contents of this list without prior notice. Our training course is heavily based on the regulations in this guidebook. Pat testing is changing only apollo 600 puts it in a riskbased health and safety setting onboard camera provides evidence of inspection and demonstrates compliance only the new apollo 600 integrates pat testing with risk assessment so you can comply with the latest iet code of practice. Changes to the iet code of practice pat testing courses. The iet offers short courses to train staff in the use of portable appliance testing. The iet academy is the only mobile training resource of its kind where engineers can access trusted, expertled courses covering a range of technical and professional. Iitee 4th ed, code of practice for inservice inspection and testing. Used as an open book in the pat testing city and guilds part 2 exam so a lot. Blank model forms for certification and reporting, suitable for printing out and filling in by hand, are available in pdf format to download.
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