Industry: Factories & Workshops

Fire Safety & Electrical Compliance Services for Industrial & Manufacturing Environments

PAT-iT Ltd has extensive experience supporting industrial and manufacturing businesses with electrical and fire safety compliance. Our engineers regularly work within factories, workshops, garages, power generation facilities, recycling plants, quarries, laboratories, industrial kitchens, construction environments, funeral directors and other high-risk workplaces.

Industrial environments present unique challenges, including harsh operating conditions, mechanical damage, longer cable runs, higher electrical loads and increased fire risks. We work closely with site managers, maintenance teams and Health & Safety representatives to ensure compliance requirements are met safely and efficiently.

Industrial Compliance Services

Industrial premises have a legal duty to maintain safe electrical equipment and fire safety systems. PAT-iT Ltd provides a complete range of compliance services including:

PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing)
110V Tool & Transformer Testing
3 Phase Equipment Testing
Welding Equipment Testing to IEC 60974-4
Fire Extinguisher Servicing & Supply
Emergency Lighting Testing
Fire Alarm Inspection & Maintenance
Fire Door Inspections
Fire Risk Assessment Support (via trusted partners)
Microwave Leakage Testing

High-Risk Working Environments

Unlike office environments, industrial workplaces often expose equipment to vibration, dust, heat, moisture, mechanical damage and frequent movement. This increases the importance of regular inspection, testing and maintenance.

We support a risk-based approach to compliance and can help determine appropriate inspection frequencies based upon your environment, equipment and operational requirements.

Specialist Equipment Testing

3 Phase Equipment

We can inspect and test many types of three-phase equipment. Testing may include visual inspection, protective conductor resistance and insulation resistance testing where appropriate. Functional operation remains the responsibility of the equipment operator due to the specialist nature of industrial machinery.

110 Volt Equipment

We regularly test 110V tools, extension leads, transformers and site equipment commonly found within industrial and construction environments.

Welding Equipment

Where appropriate, welding equipment can be inspected and tested in accordance with IEC 60974-4, which provides specific requirements for the in-service inspection and testing of arc welding equipment.

Why Industrial Businesses Choose PAT-iT Ltd

Established in 2010
Three-time British Standards Institution (BSI) Award Winner
Experience in high-risk industrial environments
110V, 230V and 3 Phase equipment testing
Welding equipment inspection capability
Digital certification and reporting
Combined fire and electrical compliance services
Risk-based recommendations rather than unnecessary testing

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should fire extinguishers be serviced in industrial premises?

Fire extinguishers should normally receive an annual service in accordance with BS 5306. Additional inspections may be required depending upon the environment and identified fire risks.

How often should emergency lighting be tested?

Emergency lighting should receive monthly functional testing and an annual full-duration discharge test in accordance with BS 5266.

Do industrial premises require fire alarm inspections?

Yes. Fire alarm systems should be tested regularly and professionally serviced in accordance with BS 5839 to ensure reliable operation during an emergency.

Can you test 3 Phase equipment?

Yes. We can carry out appropriate inspection and electrical testing on many types of three-phase equipment. Functional operation remains the responsibility of trained site personnel.

Can you test 110V tools and transformers?

Yes. We routinely inspect and test 110V tools, transformers, extension leads and associated equipment used within industrial and construction environments.

How often should industrial tools be PAT tested?

Testing frequencies should be determined through risk assessment. Harsh environments often require more frequent inspection than office-based equipment. Many construction and industrial sites adopt shorter inspection intervals based upon risk.