The Importance of Electrical Testing and Inspection Condition Reports for Landlords in Plymouth and Devon
Can you remember the last time you had the electrics in the property you own tested? If the answer is no, it’s time to prioritise this for the safety of all who live or work in your property.
What’s an EICR?
EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report. The report can be commissioned by any property owner but is especially invaluable to landlords, giving you peace of mind that the electrics within your rental property are safe and in line with current standards.
What does an EICR cover?
There are numerous areas covered by this form of testing and reporting. These include:
• Ensuring high temperatures and the risk of electric shocks are identified
• Seeking out any non-compliant wiring that may be present within your electrical installation
• Spotting signs of wear and tear that have the potential to affect safety
Thorough checks from an experienced and registered electrician, consolidated and clearly presented in an inspection report, give you the assurance that your property’s electrical installation has been fully vetted. A simple ‘satisfactory’ or ‘unsatisfactory’ rating will be given.
The importance of electrical testing for landlords
As a landlord, it’s unlikely you are visiting the property on a regular basis and for this reason, changes to the condition of the building between visits are possible. Signs of wear and tear can be accelerated by tenants without you knowing and for this reason, it’s vital you take the steps to regularly check the safety of your electrics.
The legalities of an EICR
A landlord for a house of multiple occupants (for instance a student or professional letting) is required by law to have an EICR carried out once every five years minimum. If the property is single occupancy, it is worth noting the law still deems you fully responsible for the safe condition of the property from the start and throughout a tenancy agreement.
For a full assessment of your electrical wiring, no matter whether the property is commercial or residential, contact RC Electrical today on 07813 195943 for a quick and simple EICR quotation.