Landlord Electrical Certificate.... Proof your property is safe

Landlord electrical certificates are another important part of ensuring the safety of your tenants and being able to prove that you have taken reasonable steps to do so in accordance with The Consumer Protection Act 1987 and The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

It is advisable to have a full electrical inspection carried out every five years, and a visual inspection carried out at change of tenancy or every 12 months.  This examination investigates the state of the electrical wiring throughout the property and thoroughly checks the safety of the electrical installation.

Upon completion of the inspection, Blu Sparx Electrical Contractor will issue you with a 'Periodic Inspection Report for an Electrical Installation' which declares the condition of the electrical installation in accordance with current regulations BS7671:2008.

It is also advisable to instruct an electrician to carry out PAT testing on all portable electrical appliances once a year. 

Portable electrical appliances are defined as any appliances that you supply with the property that can be plugged into the mains electricity (for example lamps, microwaves, portable electric heaters, TV etc.).  The purpose of the PAT test is to ensure that all portable electrical items provided with the property are electrically safe. 

As part of our dedicated landlord service upto 10 portable appliances can be tested at the time of our Periodic Inspection for your property FREE of charge.

Download the Electrical Safety Council's Landlords guide to electrical safety here