[Arvydas Kacinkevicius]

Any mains-powered electrical equipment, including white goods like cookers, fridges and washers, generally falls under PAT scope if it’s plugged in and has electrical components — sources summarising that mains-plugged items should be tested.
Specifics on gas cookers
There aren’t official statutory examples about gas cookers in HSE PAT guidance. But common industry interpretation is:
If a cooker is plugged in and has an electric ignition or clock, it’s treated like a mains electrical appliance for PAT purposes.

[Arvydas Kacinkevicius]

PAT TESTING REGIME (RISK-BASED)
􈆆􈆊 Risk bands
• Office / IT / low use equipment: test every 24 months
• Domestic / communal appliances: test every 12 months
• Tools / kitchens / cleaning equipment: test every 6–12 months (risk dependent)
• Construction / handheld / site tools: test every 3 months or as per site rules
􈆆􈆋 Continuous checks • User visual checks before use • Immediate re-test after damage, repair, modification, or relocation
􈆆􈆌 Evidence & compliance control • Maintained PAT register with test dates and outcomes • Clear appliance labelling showing last test and next due date • Written risk assessment justifying testing frequencies • Formal PAT policy documenting frequency logic and responsibilities

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