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Electrical Safety Certificate
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An Electrical Safety Certificate is a vital document that helps ensure electrical safety in properties. The Electrical Safety Certificate is an official report that identifies potential hazards and defects in the electrical systems of a property. A landlord electrical safety certificate is a legal requirement that all landlords in the UK must comply with to ensure the safety of their tenants. The certificate serves as proof that the electrical installations and systems in a rental property have been inspected and meet the necessary safety standards. The Electrical Safety Certificate must be carried out by a qualified electrician. It is recommended that an Electrical Safety Certificate is conducted at least every five years or whenever there is a change of tenancy.
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It’s important to recognize that electricity is not visible, and since it typically runs through concealed wires behind walls, we often overlook the condition of our electrical installations. Over time, cables can suffer from wear and tear and become damaged, which is why it’s essential to inspect them regularly. Fortunately, our Electrical Safety Certificate service in London takes care of this for you, giving you peace of mind and allowing you to focus on renting out your property. Our assessment is comprehensive and covers whether your property adheres to the current British Standard for electrical safety (BS 7671). During the evaluation, the registered contractor will assess various aspects of the property’s electricity in line with BS 7671, identify areas for improvement to enhance safety, and use coding to rate different aspects of the electrical installation. Once the inspection is complete, you’ll receive a certificate outlining the overall condition of your property’s electricity. One of the leading causes of electrical fires in homes is faulty wiring, making an Electrical Safety Certificate every five years crucial in reducing the risk of a fire occurring in your rented property, saving lives and keeping your tenants safe.
According to BS7671, the maximum recommended timeframe for an Electrical Safety Certificate is 5 years if the property installation being inspected is in good condition and up to code. However, if the property is in fair condition and up to code, the Electrical Safety Certificate can pass anywhere from 1-5 years with C3 recommendations for improvement. The Electrical Safety Certificate can result in either a Pass (Satisfactory) or Fail (Unsatisfactory) report. If the report is a Pass (Satisfactory), the inspector can recommend a maximum pass report of 5 years for rented residential/commercial properties and 3 years for industrial properties, but only if the property installation is in good condition and up to code.
Is Landlord Electrical Safety Certificate Legal Requirement?
According to UK Law, it is mandatory to obtain an Electrical Safety Certificate before renting out a property. With our Electrical Safety Certificate London service, you can get your property’s electrics tested every 5 years during the same tenancy period and receive a new report whenever there is a change in tenancy. If you are unfamiliar with the regulations, you can read more about them. Recently, as of April 1, 2021, it became mandatory for landlords in England to provide their tenants with a valid Electrical Safety Certificate within 28 days of inspection. Failure to comply with this guideline could result in penalties of up to £30,000. The Housing Act 2004 requires the local authority where the property is located to enforce these regulations.
To perform an Electrical Safety Certificate test, an electrician must have a Level 3 periodic qualification in testing and inspections. Those who hold this qualification are typically certified by NAPIT or NECEIC. It is worth noting that many councils and estate agents require the Electrical Safety Certificate report to be conducted by an NICEIC contractor.
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To ensure the safety of property occupants, a certified engineer or electrician inspects the electrical system, looking for any signs of damage, wear and tear, and deterioration. If any issues are detected, the electrician recommends corrective action to make sure the electrical system is in good working order. The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Wiring Regulations lays out the criteria that an electrical installation must meet, including the condition of sockets, switchgear, control gear, and earthing of wires and cables.
An Electrical Safety Certificate report is helpful for identifying old electrical appliances that could be dangerous and for recording the condition of the electrical installation for future inspections. This way, landlords have proof that they have taken necessary measures to ensure the safety of their tenants (in residential properties) or customers and employees (in commercial and industrial properties) in case of an accident. Our Electrical Safety Certificate London service can provide professional assistance to ensure that your property is up to code and meets all safety requirements.
When you order our EICR London service, Our qualified NICEIC Electrician arrives at the property address where the inspection needs to be done.
Our Electrician needs access to all parts of property which includes, rooms, lounge, kitchen, loft(if any), bathroom and garden.
The Test is conducted in 6 simple steps
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If a socket is broken, painted over, has reverse polarity, or has missing earth, it will be marked with a C2 or C1 code on the Electrical Safety Certificate and fail the Electrical Safety Certificate test. Any necessary remedial action needs to be taken before the property can pass the Electrical Safety Certificate. The same applies to fuse spurs, light switches, pull cords, extractor fan buttons, and other fixed fixtures. If you need to learn more about reverse polarity on sockets, there is a full article available to help you understand. The cost of changing a socket, light switch, or pull cord is typically £20 to £35 per point, depending on the location of the property. Fixing reverse polarity or isolation of a socket can cost between £10 to £25 per point, also depending on the location of the property. A rewire of the faulty wire can cost anywhere from £60 to £300, depending on the length of the run from the consumer unit to the fault.
The cost will be lower if the run is 10 meters compared to 50 meters since more materials and labour will be involved for the latter. Additionally, if you want the wiring to be done in surface trunking or wall channelling, it will impact the price. If any minor work is done to pass the Electrical Safety Certificate, the electrician should provide a minor work report along with a pass Electrical Safety Certificate. As part of the Electrical Safety Certificate test, the electrician checks the water and gas pipe works to ensure that they are properly earthen. If the pipe work is missing earthing, it will be noted as a C2 code failure on the Electrical Safety Certificate and fail the EICR test. Getting the bonding done for each pipe can cost from £130 to £180 depending on the earth wire that needs to be run.
If any minor work is done to pass the Electrical Safety Certificate, the electrician should provide a minor work report along with a pass Electrical Safety Certificate. The electrician will also do a visual inspection of all the lights in the property. If any lights are flickering, a further investigation will be carried out to determine if the light or wiring is faulty, and remedial actions will be taken accordingly. If a light fixture is broken to an extent that the live wires are exposed, it will be marked as a C1 or C2 on the Electrical Safety Certificate and will need to be replaced unless a pass Electrical Safety Certificate report can be given for the property. The lights in the bathroom will be checked to ensure that they are IP rated, and outdoor lights will also be checked as part of the Electrical Safety Certificate.
The cost of replacing spotlights in the bathroom with IP-rated lights is typically £35 to £45 per light, including labour and materials. Outdoor lights can be replaced with bulkhead wall-mounted IP-rated lights or other designs of IP-rated wall-mounted lights, with an installation cost between £60 to £90 and material prices varying depending on the design. Bathroom lights that are not spotlights will be replaced with bulkhead IP-rated lights, which will cost £80 to £110 per light, including labor and materials. Again, if any minor work is done to pass the Electrical Safety Certificate, the electrician should provide a minor work report along with a pass Electrical Safety Certificate.
Apart from the 6 steps mentioned earlier, the electrician conducting the Electrical Safety Certificate test will also consider the property’s earthing arrangements, meter tails, condition of the consumer unit, and other general conditions of the property. The aim of this test is to identify any specific issues that could be present, such as the adequacy of bonding and earthing, the presence of residual current devices for outdoor electrical equipment, the condition of visible cables and leads, light fittings, and downlights, any damage or wear and tear on the electrical installation or equipment, the serviceability of switches, light fittings, and other electrical equipment, as well as the suitability of control gear and switchgear. This is all part of our Electrical Safety Certificate London Service.
The C1 Code in an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) signals an immediate danger that needs to be addressed within 24-48 hours, while the C2 Code indicates a non-immediate danger that should be remedied within 28 days from the day the report was issued. A Fail (unsatisfactory) EICR occurs when a property has both C1 and C2 codes, and all the listed remedial actions must be completed before a Pass EICR can be obtained.
The C3 Code is a recommendation that does not result in a Fail, but rather suggests that the property’s electrics are in fair, rather than good, condition. Leaving C3 Recommendations on the EICR report may mean that the property may only receive a Pass EICR for up to five years instead of the complete five years.
Occasionally, an EICR report may contain an F1 Code, which indicates that further investigation is necessary, such as if the property has a high ZE value or if the lights in the property are flickering. Ultimately, it is up to the landlord to decide whether to carry out C3 code action/s or leave it on the report.
Obtaining an Electrical Safety Certificate demonstrates that you have complied with electrical safety regulations and have taken sensible precautions to safeguard the wellbeing of those residing in your property. Once the examination and testing procedure is completed, the inspector will furnish you with a report that includes the inspection and testing findings, as well as the date of the next scheduled inspection and test.
It is essential to share copies of an Electrical Safety Certificate with:
According to regulations, the inspector must produce a report after conducting the inspection and test. Typically, an Electrical Safety Certificate or Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is utilized in the industry for this purpose.
The Electrical Safety Certificate report evaluates the safety of an electrical installation in a property. Its primary objective is to determine whether or not the installation is safe for continued use. The report will outline any safety issues identified during the inspection and provide recommendations for improvement if necessary.
In line with regulations, an electrical safety certificate is typically valid for five years, or less if the inspector deems necessary. This means that a new certificate would generally only need to be obtained every five years, and can be provided to any new tenants during that time period.
However, many people say an Electrical Safety Certificate is only valid for “5 years or until change of tenancy,” which is inaccurate. The interval-based nature of required tests means that a change in tenancy should not nullify an EICR.
To prevent potential issues, it is recommended to discuss the issue with the individual providing the report to ensure they are aware of the correct information.
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*£5 Parking Charges are applicable in case of paid parking.
*£15 Congestion Charge applicable in case the property is in congestion charge zone
*£5 Parking Charges are applicable in case of paid parking.
*£15 Congestion Charge applicable in case the property is in congestion charge zone
