Electrical Testing for Landlords Gillingham As of June 1st 2020, all landlords must ensure
that electrical installations are tested by a professional electrician service
before a new tenancy begins from July 1st 2020. Electrical testing
must be carried out on any existing tenancies by the 1st of April
2021.
Electrical tests must be carried out every five years to
ensure that your tenants are safe when living in your property. As a landlord,
you are responsible for providing a copy of the most recent Electrical
Installation Condition Report to reassure your tenants that they can put
their confidence in their landlord when it comes to their safety.
At JMC Electrical Services National Inspection Council for Electrical
Installation Contracting
Why Should You Test Your Appliances? As a landlord, you have a duty of care when it comes to your
tenants. You are responsible for the upkeep of your properties’ appliances, and
it is now the law that all portable appliances within the property must be PAT
tested
By ensuring your appliances are tested and supplying a copy
of the report, you build a better relationship with your tenants. They will
know that you have genuine concern for their safety and are complying with
legal requirements in a professional manner. Fully qualified, electrical
professionals will always be able to offer you advice in order to complete this
process.
If your report highlights any faults or potential faults,
you must investigate and solve the issue. This must be done by a professional
electrician within 28 days of the inspection. A landlord must provide written
confirmation to say that this issue has been resolved an electrical safety
standards are met.
Our Electrical Testing Services JMC Electrical Services provide a range of services for
landlords, including:
Landlord
electrical safety report
Free advice
Part P certification
For more information, contact us on 07718 663 043 .
Benefits of Electrical Testing Not only does it ensure the safety of your tenants, but electrical testing also carries a range of benefits. Electrical devices are used
daily and their function can change over time and become out-dated, which can
cause problems such as accidental shock, or even fires.
When one of our professionals inspects an appliance, we will
test their functionality and polarity for connections. We will check them to
see if they comply with the electrical safety regulations and tag the devices
to say they have been thoroughly checked and that they are safe. Carrying out
electrical testing reduces the risk of legal action if someone is injured by an
appliance. On top of that, you will not face a fine for failure to comply with
the procedure from safety inspectors.
Electrical fires are extremely common in UK households, and
a qualified PAT tester will know exactly what to look for in order to reduce
the risk and keep your tenants safe. If there is a fault with an appliance, it
is also likely it will lead to an accident such as an electric shock, which can
be fatal. Ensuring that these products are maintained reduces the risk of a
fire or personal injury.
For a professional electrical testing service, contact JMC
Electrical Services today.
Landlord Electrical Testing Gillingham If your property is in need of a thorough electrical testing
before your tenancies begin, contact JMC Electrical Services today on 07718 663 043 .
You can also fill out our contact form .
