Workplace Electrical Compliance Made Simple
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, commercial property owners and business operators are legally required to keep portable electrical equipment safe to use. MPI Lettings Ltd provides efficient, minimal-disruption Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) carried out by fully certified inspectors across the Midlands. Learn more about our compliance standards.
Commercial Testing Tailored to Your Business
Solutions for All Workplaces & Public Venues
- Offices & Surgeries: Workstations, PCs, monitors, printers, and medical/dental diagnostic gear in GP and dental surgeries.
- Community & Faith Buildings: Sound systems, portable heaters, kitchen appliances, and stage lighting for village halls, churches, and community centres.
- Retail & Hospitality: EPOS tills, display equipment, kettles, microwaves, and commercial cleaning appliances.
- Industrial & Property Managers: Power tools, portable transformers, extension reels, and communal area testing for commercial estates.
Why Partner with MPI Lettings Ltd?
- Fully Qualified Engineers: All testing is conducted by an inspector holding the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Testing and Inspection of Electrical Equipment (603/6790/8).
- Minimal Operational Disruption: Flexible scheduling around opening hours, service times, or community events to eliminate downtime.
- Audit-Ready Reports: Detailed asset register, pass/fail itemisation, and certificates for insurance records.
- Minor Repairs Included: Complimentary plug rewiring and standard fuse replacements to maximize pass rates.
- Extensive Midlands Coverage: Serving businesses across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Shropshire, and the West Midlands.
Areas We Cover Across the Midlands
We provide rapid-response PAT testing services throughout the heart of the Midlands, including:
Staffordshire & West Midlands
- North & Central Staffs: Stoke-on-Trent, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Rugeley
- South Staffs & Chase: Cannock, Burntwood, Lichfield
- Black Country & West Midlands: Walsall, Wolverhampton, Birmingham
Cheshire & Shropshire
- South Cheshire: Crewe, Nantwich
- Shropshire Border: Newport, Telford
- Surrounding Areas: Flexible site visits available across neighboring commercial hubs upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial PAT Testing
How often should commercial appliances be PAT tested?
Testing frequency depends on your business environment and equipment type. While high-risk environments require frequent checks, standard office appliances typically need testing every 12 to 24 months to ensure safety and satisfy commercial insurance policy requirements.
What qualifications should a commercial PAT tester hold?
Inspectors should hold formal qualifications in electrical equipment testing. Our engineers hold the official City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Testing and Inspection of Electrical Equipment (603/6790/8).