cetificates

[wannabesparky]

could someone just clarify for me please whether you need an electrical certificate if you rent your house out, if so which type and how much would it cost roughly, ten circuits in the board.
sounds a daft question but just want it clarified. thanks

 

[grimysparks80]

Ideally you should have a periodic inspection in any house at least every ten years.

 

[mayfair]

Hope I've got this right if not im sure i'll here about it this is something we give out to landlords that own properties here in Spain using quotes from UK law to help in the understanding.
If you are in any doubt about the wiring or the safety of any appliances consult a qualified electrician.

Regulations
There is no statutory obligation on landlords or agents to have professional checks carried out on the electrical system or appliances. However, under Common Law and various statutory regulations: The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, The Housing Act 2004, The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994, and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994, both of which come under the Consumer Protection Act 1987, there is an obligation to ensure that all electrical equipment is safe.

In January 2005 new legislation under Part P of the Building Regulations make it a requirement that for certain types of electrical work in dwellings, plus garages, sheds, greenhouses and outbuilding comply with the standards. This means a competent electrician must carry out the work. For DIY electrical work you must belong to one of the Government's approved Competent Person Self-Certification schemes or submit a building notice to the local authority before doing the work.

Compliance
We strongly recommend that any Landlord, regardless of whether they see themselves as running a business or not, should make absolutely sure they are complying with these regulations to ensure that all electrical equipment supplied is safe.

In order to do this we recommend

• Annual visual inspections by the landlord or agent (Long lets only) - recording this on a safety checklist. On holiday lets we recomend checks between summer/winter season.
• Inspections on tenant change-overs, recording electrical equipment, its condition and fuses fitted - see PAT Testing.
• Periodic inspections of electrical equipment by a qualified electrician.
• 5 yearly inspections by a qualified electrician to ensure safety and that the electrical system complies with current electrical regulations.
• Keep all records of these inspections.

 

[Geoffsd]

could someone just clarify for me please whether you need an electrical certificate if you rent your house out,

NO.

Although you have a duty to ensure your property is safe.

 

[malcolmsanford]

I thought in Spain mate the over riding factor for landlords responsibility is having somewhere to put the donkey.

 

[mayfair]

Na thats easy you disconnect that green and yellow wire thingy and attach a loop to that spike that some one knocked in the ground. Thats where you tie ya donkey .........You know nothing or what !!!!

I thought in Spain mate the over riding factor for landlords responsibility is having somewhere to put the donkey.

 

[Des 56]

5 yearly inspections by a qualified electrician to ensure safety and thatthe electrical system complies with current electrical regulations.


The advise is good advise for a landlord whether it is obligatory or not and answers the question posed

Where it may differ is the reference underlined
There is no requirement to bring an installtion up to current regulations as far as I know
There is requirement for continued safe use

The landlord can ensure this responsibility is passed on by having a satisfactory Pir

 

[telectrix]

once knew a guy that lived in nsaudi. tied his camel to the earth rod for the night, and when he awoke in the morning, he had 5 new wives tied to the rod.

 

[Geoffsd]

As long as the install complies with the regs at the time of install and no dangerous situations (code 1s) exist....then its ok

Maybe, theoretically.

but i think an rcd is a requirement for rented....

This maybe a requirement of particular bodies, i.e. councils or housing associations but noone inspects pivate properties for rent.

 

[grimysparks80]

once knew a guy that lived in nsaudi. tied his camel to the earth rod for the night, and when he awoke in the morning, he had 5 new wives tied to the rod.

Hmm. Wonder if it worth tying my missus to one. I could do with a new camel.

 

[Jonesy83]

Hmm. Wonder if it worth tying my missus to one. I could do with a new camel.

if i tied my lady to it ill be lucky get an asmatic goat

 

[grimysparks80]

id settle for a one legged chicken mate