Client and Premises Details
The organisation name, test location and relevant site information connected with the appointment.
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Testing Documentation
Clear PAT Testing Certificates & Reports
Following your appointment, you receive organised documentation recording the inspection and testing completed at your premises, including appliance results and any faults identified.
Clear test results
Appliance records
Fault information
Portable Appliance Testing
Inspection & testing documentation
Completed
PAT Testing Report
Report reference: PAT-2026-00124
Client
Example Business Ltd
Test location
London, United Kingdom
Inspection date
30 July 2026
Engineer
Competent PAT Engineer
Testing summary
148
Tested
144
Passed
4
Failed
Appliance
Location
Result
Desktop computer
Office 1
Pass
Monitor
Office 1
Pass
Kettle
Kitchen
Pass
Organised Documentation
Clear records following the appointment
Pass & Fail Results
Results recorded for tested appliances
Easy to Store
Keep with your safety and maintenance records
London Coverage
Commercial premises across London and nearby areas
Your Testing Records
What Is a PAT Testing Certificate?
A PAT testing certificate provides a summary confirming that an inspection and testing visit has taken place at your premises.
It normally identifies the client, test location, date of inspection and the person or company that completed the work. Supporting test records can provide further information about individual appliances and their results.
These records can help businesses manage their electrical maintenance programme, track faults and demonstrate the steps taken to keep equipment in a safe condition.
Important information
There is no universal legal rule requiring every
appliance to be tested annually. Suitable inspection
intervals should reflect the type of equipment,
how it is used and the environment in which it operates.
What You Receive
Clear Information for Your Records
The precise format can vary depending on the job, but testing documentation commonly includes the following information.
Inspection Date
A record of when the inspection and testing work was completed at the premises.
Engineer Information
Details identifying the competent person or testing company responsible for completing the work.
Appliance Identification
Records may include an appliance description, asset reference, location or another means of identification.
Pass or Fail Results
A clear result for each item included in the inspection and testing programme.
Faults and Observations
Relevant faults, failed items or observations identified during the appointment can be documented for action.
Understanding the Documents
Certificate and Detailed Report
The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but a certificate usually provides an overall summary while the appliance report contains the item-by-item testing record.
PAT Certificate
Overall confirmation of the completed visit
- Client and site details
- Date of inspection and testing
- Details of the person or company completing the work
- Overall testing summary
Useful as a concise record confirming that an
inspection and testing visit took place.
Detailed Appliance Report
Item-by-item inspection and testing information
- Individual appliance descriptions or asset references
- Location of each tested item
- Recorded test results
- Failed items, defects and observations
Provides the more detailed record needed to track
equipment and manage corrective work.
From Testing to Documentation
How the Process Works
We keep the testing and documentation process organised from the initial booking through to the completed records.
Arrange Your Appointment
Tell us about your premises, location and approximate number of appliances requiring inspection.
Inspection and Testing
A competent engineer attends the premises and completes the required visual inspection and electrical testing.
Results Are Recorded
Appliance results, failures and relevant observations are recorded during the appointment.
Documentation Supplied
Your completed testing documentation is prepared for your business and maintenance records.
Managing Your Records
Why Keep PAT Testing Documentation?
Good records make it easier to manage electrical equipment, review defects and plan future inspection activity.
Although HSE guidance does not make PAT labels or testing records universally mandatory, it explains that records and labels can be useful for monitoring and reviewing a maintenance programme and demonstrating that a system exists.
Track inspected appliances and their results
Identify items requiring repair or replacement
Review the effectiveness of your maintenance programme
Keep safety information organised for your premises
Common Questions
PAT Certificate FAQs
Is a PAT testing certificate a legal requirement?
There is no specific universal legal requirement to
obtain a document called a PAT certificate. However,
businesses must maintain electrical equipment in a safe
condition, and testing records can help demonstrate and
manage the maintenance system in place.
Does a PAT certificate expire after 12 months?
There is no universal annual expiry rule. The appropriate
inspection and testing interval depends on factors such
as the type of equipment, frequency of use, likelihood
of damage and the environment in which it is operated.
What is the difference between a label and a report?
A label provides a quick visual indication associated
with an appliance. A report gives a more complete record
of the inspection, appliance identification, test result
and any defects or observations recorded.
What should I do with appliances that fail?
Failed or unsafe equipment should be taken out of use
and clearly identified so that it is not accidentally
returned to service. It should then be repaired by a
competent person or replaced as appropriate.
Can certificates cover more than one premises?
Multi-site work can be organised around the client's
property portfolio. Documentation should clearly
identify the relevant location so that appliance and
testing records remain easy to manage.
Arrange Your Testing
Need PAT Testing and Clear Documentation?
Tell us about your premises, location and approximate appliance quantity. Our team will confirm availability and provide a straightforward quotation.