As a landlord, you must provide safe and secure housing for your tenants. Ensure that electrical systems are in good condition by scheduling an inspection with a qualified electrician. They will thoroughly assess your Bromley property and issue an EICR, certifying that tenants’ wiring systems are safe for use.
An energy installation condition report or EICR identifies any defects, damage, deterioration, and other conditions in a property’s electrical system that may cause potential harm to occupants. Assessments are carried out by registered technicians who will issue the report and share their recommendations for improvement.
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England), all fixed installations in rental homes must undergo testing at least once every five years. After which, landlords are required to provide tenants with a copy of the EICR within 28 days of the inspection.
Additionally, EICRs must be provided to new tenants before occupancy. Failure to secure an EICR and perform the necessary remedial work before the tenancy may result in a fine of up to £30,000.
An EICR helps ensure the health of your property’s electrical systems and identify issues before they escalate. It also guarantees the following benefits:
Overheating equipment and overloaded circuits consume more energy, costing you more than necessary. A qualified electrician can uncover these issues, provide recommendations to improve energy efficiency and identify areas where significant savings can be made.
If electrical problems cause damage to your rental property, an EICR can prove that routine testing was performed, maintenance was carried out and you are eligible for a payout.
EICRs highlight areas where efficiency can be improved through heating, lighting and other energy use. As a landlord, you can perform remedial work to improve your building’s sustainability and contribute to a greener environment.
The Electrical Safety Standards apply to all types of properties occupied and where rent is paid by private tenants, except for:
According to regulations, residential properties should undergo EICR inspections every ten years. However, for rental properties, assessments must be completed every five years or during the start of a new tenancy.
The following cases may also require an EICR inspection to be conducted sooner:
During an assessment, the fixed installations of the property will be inspected and tested, including:
Note that inspections do not cover electrical appliances such as refrigerators, cookers and televisions. EICRs are meant solely for ‘fixed’ electrical systems. It is the tenant’s responsibility to ensure that their electrical appliances are safe and adequately maintained.
The report will say if electrical installations are safe for use and whether remedial work or improvements are necessary. The inspector will use the following classification codes:
If codes C1 or C2 are marked in the report, remedial work must be performed. In the meantime, the report will indicate that the installation is unsafe for continued use. Landlords have 28 days to carry out the necessary improvements.
Energy Performance Certificates is the trusted provider of property certificates in the UK, including commercial and residential EICRs. We provide quick and thorough inspections and issue EICRs in as fast as 24 hours. Our electricians are professional and will treat your home with utmost care.
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