PAT Testing for Kent Education & Business Sectors
Kent’s schools, colleges and multi-site businesses need electrical testing that scales. With high-density equipment across campuses and offices, compliance requires partners who can handle volume efficiently.
Hawkesworth provides PAT testing and EICR testing across Kent’s education and commercial sectors.
PAT Testing for Kent Schools and Colleges
PAT testing in educational settings means testing hundreds or thousands of items: classroom equipment, IT suites, science lab apparatus, kitchen appliances and office hardware.
Our Kent team handles high-volume testing efficiently. We typically schedule work during half-terms and summer breaks to avoid disrupting lessons.
Every engineer is DBS-checked, which matters when working on education sites. We provide detailed digital asset registers so school business managers can track equipment lifecycles and maintain safety records.
EICR Testing for Kent Commercial and Education Properties
An EICR checks your building’s fixed electrical installation: wiring, distribution boards, circuits and sockets.
Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, commercial premises and educational facilities in Kent need an EICR every 3-5 years. Your certificate is required for insurance and supports HSE compliance.
Whether you manage a single office in Maidstone or a multi-site campus in Canterbury, regular testing keeps your sites compliant.
Working Around Education Schedules
Educational sites have unique access requirements. We work with school business managers to schedule testing during planned breaks, ensuring student safety and zero classroom disruption.
For commercial sites with high equipment density, we can handle 500+ items per day.
As a Hawkesworth customer, we track your testing schedule and notify you when your next inspection is due.
“The services provided from initial quote and throughout the PAT test service with Rhed were great.
Would certainly recommend and use again. Thank you!” – Whately Hall, Banbury.
Fire Safety Services for Kent Sites
Public buildings need comprehensive fire safety. We provide:
- Emergency Lighting Testing: Ensures exit routes stay lit for the required duration under BS 5266-1, essential for schools and offices
- Fire Risk Assessments: Identifies fire hazards and ensures you meet statutory fire safety obligations
Staying Compliant Across Kent
Regular testing helps you meet your responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act. If our EICR identifies C1 or C2 faults, our team can carry out remedial work during planned maintenance windows.
This returns your facility to “Satisfactory” status quickly, protecting your business or school against compliance issues.
Through our national network of fully certified engineers, Hawkesworth provide a range of technical compliance and testing services to ensure you’re not at risk – we’ve got you covered!
Nationwide Network with Kent Education Expertise
Hawkesworth operates across the UK and Ireland with over 190 qualified engineers, all City & Guilds certified and DBS checked. We understand the specific requirements Kent schools, colleges and multi-site businesses face.
All Services
As well as PAT testing, we offer a range of other services in electrical and fire safety.