Guide To Electrical Safety Standards For Landlords
Are you up to date with the new electrical safety standard regulations? Landlords – we are here for you! Introducing our simplified guide to the current landlord regulations. What is required under the new legislation? Under the new legislation, private landlords must ensure that: electrical safety standards are met during periods of the specific tenancy. every electrical installation is inspected and tested at least every 5 years This applies in England to: All existing tenancies from 1st July 2020; and All existing specified tenancies from 1st April 2021 What electrical equipment needs testing? Permanently connected fixed current-using equipment such as hobs, ovens, showers, and extractor fans are covered by the inspection and testing process. Portable appliances supplied by plug and socket are not part of the process. This does not mean they do not require inspection. If the inspector cannot carry out all necessary inspection and testing, for example, permission to switch off the en...