PAT test class 1 appliance no plug

[Chubbyvanman]

What is best practice when unable to access a plug on a class 1 appliance. Specifically a washing machine in this instance. There is also no isolation point where it is wired into so the plug is definitely behind f the machine but completely unreachable

 

[Avo Mk8]

This topic ( well a mix of EICR and PAT/ISITEE) cropped up in 2018, and in general the comments seemed to suggest asking the property owner/ landlord to move the offending appliance so the plug is accessible, or if that isn't done, not test it and report that fact.

Omission Of Tests On Inaccessible Kitchen Appliances

Other than the testing of the usual kitchen appliances that landlords supply as part of the tenancy agreement, I very rarely do any other PA testing. I will be carrying-out an EICR later this week on a property that will soon be made available to let. All appliances bar one are enclosed within...

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[pc1966]

Without access to the plug you can't properly test & inspect.

Other than simply reporting that fact, the only other thing to do it check that any metal you can get a test probe on (e.g. screw head, etc) is showing a low R to any nearby accessible socket's CPC which at least verifies some sort of earthing is present which is better than nothing at all.

 

[pirate]

As said above by @pc1966 at least do that earth test.
I'm finding that increasingly we need to check fixed appliances connected to FCU etc as the emphasis has shifted from the term "Portable".
I use this

https://www.pattesters.co.uk/quick-test-connector-safe-block

A decent length of suitable flex attached via the push-down buttons, and having 2-way Wagos at the end, makes testing easier.