You may have been told by a venue representative 

“I have to see your PAT certificates” or “All equipment must have a green sticker, it’s the law”

This is incorrect. There is no legal requirement for any portable appliance to have a PAT certificate or a green sticker. 

There is no mention at all, of PAT in The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. 

However, you do have a legal responsibility to maintain your equipment in a safe condition. It’s also common sense !

So, while PAT is not a legal requirement, it is a good idea.

I can test your backline equipment for a very reasonable £2.50 per item, minimum of four items, 

and you can have free green stickers ! 

And while we are on the subject of electrical safety, 

don’t take it for granted that the 13a socket you are about to plug into is safe. 

I have found dodgy outlets in pubs, clubs, and hotels. 

And it can be even worse when power is coming from a generator, like festivals or wedding marquees.

For example: 

No earth ? Yup, seen that a few times. 

Earth and live reversed, and faulty protection circuits on the generator ? 

Oh yes – luckily my mains tester was the first thing plugged in, and the issue was obvious. 

That fault had the potential to kill.

Get yourself a Martindale “Buzz It” mains tester like this, £20 from Amazon, 

and make sure it is the FIRST thing you plug into ANY socket.