Periodic Inspection In Gravesend As of June 1st 2020, it became a legal requirement that all landlords must have all electrical installations and appliances within their private rental properties inspected and tested by a reliable, professional electrician before the beginning of a new tenancy on 1st of July 2020. Existing tenancies have until April 1st 2021. All electrical tests must then be carried out every 5 years.
The Liberty Electrical Company LTD specialises in periodic inspections for landlords in Gravesend and the surrounding areas. To find out more, get in touch by calling:07976 288 949 .
What Is A Periodic Inspection? A periodic inspection is also known as an Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR). It is a fully comprehensive inspection of all electrical installations and appliances within a property. As a landlord, you have the responsibility of ensuring that all electrical appliances you have provided within the rental property have been thoroughly PAT tested by an electrician in order to receive your EICR. PAT tests check the appliances functionality and ensure that they are safe to use.
Once everything has been successfully tested, you must provide your tenants with a copy of your Electrical Installations Condition Report. If the report highlights any faults with an appliance, you must have the issue investigated and resolved by a competent electrician within 28 days of the initial inspection date. You must then provide written confirmation that everything has now met the safety standards. As this is a legal requirement, failure to comply could lead to a fine of up to £30,000.
For more information about periodic inspections and PAT testing, don t hesitate to get in touch with The Liberty Electrical Company LTD today.
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The Importance Of Periodic Testing Landlords have a duty of care, and ensuring that all electricals within the property is important. Periodic inspections ensure that no electrical installations or appliances have deteriorated or become dangerous to use. Over time and with use, electrical installations begin to deteriorate and must therefore be carefully PAT tested by a professional to ensure they are still fully functional.
When we carry out PAT testing on an appliance, we test a range of things to show whether the appliance has passed or failed. We test the earth continuity, lead polarity among other aspects. It is a quick and easy process and once each appliance has completed the test, we label them with a safety sticker. For the increased safety of your tenants, we recommend that any appliances they have are to be tested too.
With ensuring that everything has been deemed safe for use, you and your tenants can relax. Your tenants can put their full confidence in you, knowing that they have a reliable and competent landlord.
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Contact Us Today For more information about our periodic inspection and PAT testing services for landlords in Gravesend and the surrounding areas, don t hesitate to get in touch with The Liberty Electrical Company LTD. Call us today on 07976 288 949 or 07831 620 588 .
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