All electrical installations deteriorate with age and use. They should therefore be inspected and tested at regular intervals to check whether they are in a satisfactory condition for continued use. Such safety checks are commonly referred to as 'periodic inspection and testing'.

From June 2020, private landlords in England are required to have a periodic inspection carried out on the installations in their rental properties every five years. This has been a legal requirement in Scotland since 2015. Electrical Safety First recommends that these checks are carried out wherever you live in the UK, to ensure the safety of your property and your tenants. 

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Once a periodic inspection has been completed, you will be issued with an Electrical Condition Report (EICR).

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A periodic inspection will:

• Reveal if any of your electrical circuits or equipment are overloaded.

• Find any potential electric shock risks and fire hazards.

• Identify any defective electrical work.

• Highlight any lack of earthing or bonding.

Tests are also carried out on wiring and fixed electrical equipment to check that they are safe. A schedule of circuits is also provided, which is invaluable for a property.

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How often is a periodic inspection required?

Your electrics should be inspected and tested every:

• 10 years for an owner-occupied home.

• 5 years for a rented home.

• 3 years for a caravan

• 1 year for a swimming pool.

• When a property is being prepared for letting.

• Before selling a property or buying a previously-occupied property. 

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The inspection takes into account all the relevant circumstances and checks on:

• The adequacy of earthing and bonding.

• The suitability of the switchgear and controlgear. 

• The serviceability of switches, sockets and lighting fittings. 

         

What else do we test ?

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• Sockets that may be used to supply portable electrical equipment for use outdoors, making sure they are protected by a suitable residual current device (RCD).

• The presence of adequate identification and notices.

• The extent of any wear and tear, damage or other deterioration.

• Any changes in the use of the premises that have led to, or may lead to, unsafe conditions

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We will then issue an Electrical Installation Condition Report  (EICR) detailing the overall safety of the installation including , observed

damage, deterioration, defects that might give a concern to safety.

All  observations are coded with a code  C1 ,C2, C3  or FI. Providing all tests has been satisfied then no remedial works would be required and we will provide a satisfactory certificate of safety compliance.

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Field Electrical have been carrying out Electrical testing for many years now 

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We do our utmost to make sure we have a great communication & do our best to make sure you are in safe hands always!

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For further advice for Landlords & Tenants click on the link below..

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      www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/advice-for-you/landlords/

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Please call for our up to date competitive prices on this service.

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