RFC provide Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for commercial premises across Dublin and Leinster. Compliance certificates issued same day. The only Dublin fire and security company offering PAT testing.
Serving hotels, schools, retail units, offices & care homes
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT testing) is the process of checking electrical appliances for safety. Under Irish health and safety legislation, employers are legally required to ensure all portable electrical equipment in the workplace is safe to use and properly maintained.
RFC carry out PAT testing for commercial premises across Dublin and Leinster. Our engineers test all types of portable electrical appliances — from laptops and printers to kitchen equipment and power tools — and issue compliance certificates on the same day.
As part of RFC's one-stop fire and security service, PAT testing is available as a standalone service or included in your overall fire and security contract. One invoice. One team. One point of contact.
PAT testing for hotels, guesthouses and hospitality premises. All kitchen equipment, bedroom appliances, conference room equipment and back-of-house electrical items tested and certified.
Learn More →PAT testing for primary and secondary schools across Dublin. Computers, projectors, kitchen equipment and all other portable appliances tested. Department of Education compliant.
Learn More →PAT testing for retail premises, shopping centres and commercial units. All till equipment, back-office appliances and commercial electrical items tested and certified.
Learn More →PAT testing for care homes and healthcare premises. HSE compliant testing of all medical and non-medical portable electrical equipment. HIQA audit ready certification.
Learn More →PAT testing for commercial offices and business premises. All computers, monitors, phone chargers, kitchen appliances and other office equipment tested and logged.
Learn More →Full guide to PAT testing regulations in Ireland. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, IS 3217, employer obligations and testing frequency requirements.
Learn More →RFC is the only Dublin provider combining PAT testing with fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire risk assessment and security under one contract. One invoice. Up to 25% savings.
Contact RFC with details of your premises and the number of appliances to be tested. We provide a fixed-price quote.
We arrange a convenient date to carry out the testing — before, during or after business hours to minimise disruption.
Our engineers test every portable appliance on your premises. Pass stickers applied. Failed items removed from service.
Full compliance certificates and test records issued same day. Ready for HSA inspection, HIQA audit or insurance requirements.
RFC carried out PAT testing across all four of our school buildings in one day. The engineers were professional and efficient — minimal disruption to classes. Compliance certificates issued before they left. Excellent service.
We use RFC for PAT testing across our three hotel sites. Having it combined with our fire alarm and extinguisher service under one contract has simplified our compliance significantly. One call, one invoice.
RFC tested all our electrical appliances across both care home sites in one visit. The report was detailed, the failed items were clearly identified and the compliance certificates were ready for our HIQA inspection.
RFC works exclusively with commercial businesses. We do not serve residential properties.