What it is
An asset register makes testing faster, helps you plan replacements, and shows insurers and auditors exactly what you have. We label each item with a unique asset number and record its type, location and test history. Usually booked alongside PAT testing.
What's included
- Asset labels
- Inventory by location
- Digital register
Not included
- Testing (book PAT testing)
Who needs it
- Businesses with lots of equipment
- Multi-site organisations
- Landlords with furnished lets
What you'll receive
Asset register (PDF/CSV).
How often
Updated at each test.
What the rules say
Each point is labelled so you can tell what's law, what's a British Standard, and what's good practice or comes from your lease, licence or insurer.
- Legal requirementGreat Britain
The legal duty is to maintain equipment, not to 'PAT test annually'
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require electrical equipment at work to be maintained to prevent danger. HSE says the law doesn't make inspection or testing of appliances a specific requirement, and that annual testing of everything is a myth.
Sources: Electricity at Work Regulations (opens external site): Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, regulation 4; HSE PAT FAQ (opens external site): Portable appliance testing: frequently asked questions
- Recommended practiceGreat Britain
Frequency should follow the risk
HSE's guidance for low-risk workplaces is to base checks on the type of equipment and how it's used: user checks and visual inspection catch most faults, with testing where it adds value. Construction sites and harsh environments need more frequent checks than offices.
Sources: HSE INDG236 (opens external site): Maintaining portable electrical equipment in low-risk environments (INDG236); HSE PAT FAQ (opens external site): Portable appliance testing: frequently asked questions
- Lease, licence or insurerVaries
Insurers, landlords and licences
Your insurer, lease or licence may ask for test records at a set interval. Those are contractual requirements.
- Recommended practiceGreat Britain
Keep records that show the system is maintained
The Electricity at Work Regulations require systems to be maintained; records of inspections, tests and repairs are how duty holders show it to insurers, auditors and enforcing authorities. HSE's guidance on maintenance explains a risk-based approach.
Sources: Electricity at Work Regulations (opens external site): Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, regulation 4; HSE maintenance guidance (opens external site): Electrical safety: maintenance
Before your appointment
- Share any existing register so items keep the same IDs.
- Tell us where equipment is kept across the site.
If something's found
- Failed items are labelled and listed with the reason. Many are simple fixes like a new plug or fuse, which we can do on the day if you agree.
- Items that are unsafe and can't be repaired should be taken out of use.
- You receive a register of every item, its result and when we suggest it's next checked.
What affects the price
- Number of items
- Type of equipment (110 V site tools, IT, kitchen appliances)
- Where items are spread across the site
- Out-of-hours visits
Read more
- Is PAT testing a legal requirement? And how often is it needed?
What the law actually says, why 'annual PAT' is a myth, and how to set sensible intervals.