German PAT Equivalent?

[bakewell]

Hello there,

I am doing some research for the company I work for I just wanted to know if there is an equivalent to PAT testing within Germany? I have had a look through Google but any pointers in the right direction would be much appreciated.

Thanks for your help

 

[Darkwood]

BGV A3 is their equiv' to our PAT testing as far as im aware.http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...-gb:IE-Address&rlz=1I7ACAW_enGB345&prmd=imvns


Try the above translated link to get a scope of what it is, its seems to cover a wider area of electrical safety too with other sites mentioning its also a grading of electrician but il let you do all the research as i think ive headed you the right direction.http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...-gb:IE-Address&rlz=1I7ACAW_enGB345&prmd=imvns
This shows you its just a small section of a larger grading system but do think its what your after.
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[Northring]

In the Netherlands and in Germany we also uses the term PAT. It's well known in electricity land.

 

[markc123]

It's well known in electricity land.

Haha, love that term.

Might start using that when you get the odd client who think's he knows abit about electrics, and trys to question you on something.