If you’re responsible for electrical safety in a business, rental property, school, or public building in Birmingham, ensuring your portable appliances are compliant with safety standards is vital. At Electrical Test Midlands, we provide expert, accredited PAT testing in Birmingham, helping organisations of all sizes meet their health and safety obligations with ease and confidence.

Why Choose ETM for PAT Testing in Birmingham?

We are an experienced, accredited team delivering electrical PAT testing in Birmingham and across the Midlands. Our service is designed around your needs, whether you're a landlord, office manager, facilities coordinator or business owner.

• Fully insured & accredited PAT testers – Our engineers are City & Guilds qualified, NICEIC approved and fully trained to carry out PAT testing efficiently and accurately
• Comprehensive reports – You’ll receive clear, detailed reports and compliance certificates for your records and insurance
• Minimal disruption – We carry out testing quickly and professionally, working around your business hours wherever possible
• All appliance types covered – From office PCs and monitors to industrial tools, kitchen appliances, and extension leads

What Is PAT Testing and Why Is It Important?

PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing) is the process of inspecting and electrically testing appliances to ensure they are safe to use. It helps you:

• Comply with UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) regulations
• Meet the requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
• Avoid invalidating your insurance due to faulty or untested equipment
• Reduce the risk of electrical fires, injuries or equipment failure

Workplaces, properties and even event venues across Birmingham require their managers and owners to possess the necessary documentation evidencing that the appliances active on the premises are safe and compliant - and that's exactly what we provide with our PAT testing.

What Counts as a Portable Appliance?

Before you arrange any formal PAT testing, it's important to know what sort of appliances will be examined and checked during the process. In this instance, a portable appliance refers to any item that can be moved and is connected to the power supply via a plug. Common examples of portable appliances we test include:

• Laptops and chargers
• Desktop computers and monitors
• Power tools and industrial equipment
• Kettles, microwaves and toasters
• Extension leads and multi-socket adaptors
• Cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners

Our local PAT testers in Birmingham are trained to assess a wide variety of appliances found in offices, warehouses, kitchens, retail units and more, so you can rest assured knowing we'll thoroughly examine any and all equipment that could pose a safety risk - no matter how big or small.

Our Certified PAT Testing Process

Our engineers follow a detailed and methodical process during every PAT test to ensure each item is tested to the highest standard, which has seen us trusted with projects for Birmingham City Council, Northumbria Police, Bourneville Village Trust, University of Warwick and more.

1. Visual inspection: We begin by checking each appliance for obvious signs of damage, wear or faults. This includes inspecting the casing, plug, cable, and internal fuse, and ensuring the item hasn’t been tampered with or modified in any unsafe way.

2. Safety testing: Once the appliance passes visual checks, we conduct a series of precise electrical tests using calibrated equipment. These include:

• Earth continuity testing – To ensure effective grounding
• Insulation resistance testing – Detects any leakage or breakdown in insulation
• Protective conductor/touch current testing – Confirms current leakage is within safe limits

3. Functionality check: Finally, we power on the appliance (where safe and applicable) to verify that it operates correctly under normal use. If everything checks out, the item is clearly labelled as passed. If not, we flag it with a fail label and document the issue.

Once your PAT test concludes, you will receive a comprehensive digital report listing all appliances tested, their results and any recommendations for remedial works, giving you everything you need for audits, insurers and peace of mind.