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Portable appliance testing involves checking electrical equipment within an agreed scope. Your equipment types, quantities and operating hours help plan the work.
Portable appliance testing is the common name for the inspection and, where appropriate, electrical testing of appliances. Visual examination is an important part of the process because damage to a plug, lead or casing may reveal a problem that a test alone would not identify. The checks should be suitable for the equipment and how it is used.
The agreed visit can include identifying items, checking accessible plugs and cables and carrying out applicable tests. Some items may need visual inspection only; others require additional testing. The technician records the results so you can distinguish tested equipment from inaccessible or excluded items. Fixed wiring inspection is a separate EICR service.
Businesses, landlords, letting agents and organisations use appliance inspection programmes to help manage equipment safely. There is no universal legal rule that every appliance must undergo an annual PAT test. An appropriate schedule depends on the equipment, its environment, use and relevant duties. Tell us whether the location is a home, office, shop or other workplace.
Estimate the number of items and tell us about unusual equipment or difficult access. Gather items where practical and make sockets and plugs reachable. Testing may require appliances to be disconnected, so plan around critical equipment and save computer work beforehand. Explain any site rules and arrange permission to access occupied rooms.
The results help you identify equipment that can remain in service and items needing attention. Unsafe equipment should be taken out of use and referred for suitable repair or replacement. Keep the results with your maintenance records and use them to inform future checks. A label alone should not replace ongoing attention to visible damage.
Use the booking form to check UPC pricing and select the options for your address. We confirm the price against the agreed work.
No universal annual interval applies. Inspection and testing should follow a suitable risk-based maintenance approach, taking account of the environment and type of equipment.
New equipment is normally expected to be supplied safely. A visual check for damage is sensible; the wider maintenance approach determines any further action.
Provide the approximate item count, location and any equipment that cannot be switched off. We can then agree an appropriate visit scope.
Use the booking form to check UPC pricing and select the options for your address. We confirm the price against the agreed work.
Further reading: HSE: Portable appliance testing FAQs.
Repairing or replacing appliances and inspecting the property's fixed wiring are separate instructions.
Confirm item quantities and equipment types, make items available and tell us about any equipment that cannot be disconnected.
Report timing is confirmed for the agreed instruction. Missing evidence, access limitations or further investigation can affect completion. If you have a deadline, contact us before paying so we can confirm whether it can be met.
Preferred appointment dates are requests until confirmed. Extra work or a change to scope needs agreement before it is carried out.