Landlords & Electrical Safety
According to RoSPA, 3,000 people were hospitalised in just one year due to electrical current accidents. In 1995 electricity killed 66 people, injured 23,756 and caused 7,500 fires.
Why should you have your Electrical Installations Tested?
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 requires the landlord to ensure the electrical installation is safe when the tenancy begins and that it is maintained in a safe condition throughout that tenancy. If you provide any electrical appliances as part of the tenancy the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 require you to ensure the appliances are safe when first supplied. Each time the property is re-let, it will be classed as supplying to that tenant for the first time.
The Electrical Safety Council have produced some useful leaflets which can be downloaded from their site 'Landlords responsibility for electrical safety', 'Landlords and Portable Appliances' and 'Landlords fire alarms and emergency lighting systems'.
How Can Certelec Help You?
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Professional Inspection & Testing Service
As British Standards Institution licensed Inspectors, we consider safety, quality and maintenance of standards as an integral facet of our approach to Electrical Inspection. Certelec Landlord Reports are NOT just a visual checking service but a full inspection and testing service to BS 7671. If there are any works recommended then we produce a 'Plain English' Appendix which enables clients to understand what needs doing and allows them to get quotations based on a clear schedule of works. Our inspectors are all fully qualified and are CRB checked.
Minimal disruption to your tenants
The inspection and testing will be carried out quickly and efficiently with as little disruption to your tenants as possible.
Value for Money
Annual agreements, discount scheme for HMO’s, additional properties, Inspection +PATS. Repeat business is important to us, depending on the size of your property(s) a survey may be needed, a realistic quotation is issued and once this is agreed there will not be any unexpected, enhanced service charges added.
Flexible arrangements and quick turnaround of Report
Inspections can be arranged at short notice, tailored to your specific needs and take place out of normal working hours if required and we aim to provide your report within 2 working days of our visit. Asset Management database and bar coding are available for your electrical appliances. We can co-ordinate with rental agencies or tenants including collecting keys if the property is vacant.
Landlord Services & Certification
- Landlord Electrical Safety Check - A full Periodic Inspection Report as required by BS 7671:2008, Laminated Circuit Chart, Landlord Safety Certificate (if condition is satisfactory), + 'Plain English' Appendix if works required. PDF copy can be emailed.
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Landlord's Boards/Common Ways - As above.
- Landlord Electrical Safety Check + Portable Appliance Testing for any 'plug in' electrical equipment left for tenants' use.
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Landlords Emergency Lighting Certification ( to BS 5266) for public/common areas.