The New COPISITEE Updates

Last week we saw the final version of the new PAT testing code of practice. The only big changes from the draft version are cosmetic, the rest is very similar.

Our opinion of the new code still stands. It would be true to say that we often find ourselves being quite cynical about these things, but this version is something we are fully behind. Compared to version 4, it cleans up ambiguities and encourages a more pragmatic risk-based approach better aligned with modern equipment.

We are working to enhance trackingThis to streamline the testing and record-keeping process in line with the new version.

If you are interested in learning about the code of practice changes, we found Plasa's webinar with the author James Eade was very useful: https://www.plasashow.com/PLASA-Online-2020/2020-changes-to-portable-appliance-testing-requirements (you will need to enter your details in order to see the recorded session).

(Update June 2021: Unfortunately this link is not available anymore but please contact us with any questions you might have about these changes)

If you have any questions or want to discuss the changes to our system, please don't hesitate to contact your account manager or, if you are not currently a customer of ours, call our number at the bottom of the page.