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Landlords Electrical Safety Certificate in Hertfordshire(Periodic Inspection EICR)
An EICR is an Electrical Installation Condition Report that can be issued by a qualified electrician. It is a formal document that is produced following an assessment of the electrical installation within a property or HMO. It must be carried out by an experienced qualified electrician or approved contractor. EICR's are also known as: Landlord's Certificate, Fixed Wire Testing and Electrical Certificate in St Albans. Hertfordshire EICR & Covid 19* Last updated: October 2021 Despite Initial confusion, the Cabinet has officially confirmed that Electrical/ Trade workers- which includes (PAT) Portable Appliance Testing and (EICR) Electrical Safety checks, READ MORE |
New requirements for mandatory electrical safety EICR 2021
All new private tenancies in Hertfordshire and England will need to ensure that electrical installations are inspected and tested by a qualified Electrician before the tenancy begins. The landlord will then need to ensure that the installation is inspected and tested at least every five years – and more often if the most recent safety report requires it. For existing tenancies, an electrical safety test will need to be carried out by April 2021, with regular tests following this as outlined above. Electrical Installation Condition Report - PAT Testing in St Albans. How often should you have an EICR in Hertfordshire on rental properties?
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EICR ELECTRICIANS IN HERTFORDSHIRE
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Electrical Safety Check In Hertfordshire
What Is Inspected In An ECR?
During an EICR, the consumer unit (or Fuseboard), wiring and electrical accessories are thoroughly tested and inspected for faults or deviations from the Wiring Standards. Throughout the test, the following will be inspected and tested:
Who Can Carry out an EICR?
An EICR should only be carried out by a skilled and competent Electrician with the experience to know what they are
looking for. Believe it or not, all electricians are not the same! EICRs require a high level of skill and these skills are only gained after considerable additional training and years of experience.
Is the EICR a Legal Requirement In Hertfordshire?
BTL or Rented Homes - Under the ‘Landlord and Tenants Act (1985) landlords must ensure that the electrical installation in a rented property is maintained safely throughout a tenancy. To ensure this, BS7671 recommend an EICR test at change of tenancy,
or at least every 5 years. We also recommend annual PAT testing.
During an EICR, the consumer unit (or Fuseboard), wiring and electrical accessories are thoroughly tested and inspected for faults or deviations from the Wiring Standards. Throughout the test, the following will be inspected and tested:
- The adequacy of the earthing and bonding.
- Devices for protection against fire and electric shock.
- Any damage or wear and tear that might affect the safety of the properties inhabitants.
- Identification of any damaged electrical fittings and accessories.
- Identification of any exposed live wires that could cause a fire or injury.
Who Can Carry out an EICR?
An EICR should only be carried out by a skilled and competent Electrician with the experience to know what they are
looking for. Believe it or not, all electricians are not the same! EICRs require a high level of skill and these skills are only gained after considerable additional training and years of experience.
Is the EICR a Legal Requirement In Hertfordshire?
BTL or Rented Homes - Under the ‘Landlord and Tenants Act (1985) landlords must ensure that the electrical installation in a rented property is maintained safely throughout a tenancy. To ensure this, BS7671 recommend an EICR test at change of tenancy,
or at least every 5 years. We also recommend annual PAT testing.
What’s Included in the EICR Price?
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