Landlord Electrical Safety Check

[oracle]

You should never undertake ANY work that you are not already competent in, or use kit that has not been calibrated, I have done a great deal of inspection and testing, dating back to the 15th Edition, 16th edition, 17th edition (including amendments), have twice updated a 2391 exam and assessment, have never had a certificate or report bounce and still would not consider myself anything more than competent for domestic commercial and industrial work.

I don't do street lighting, traffic lights, lifts, etc since although I know how they work, I have no experience, training or certification accrediting me as competent to do so. Nobody knows it all and no-one should risk life and property believing they can pick it up as they go along.

I am sorry, but "Maybe but i'm sure when i find out what is involved i will be more than capable of completing one." just won't cut it.

 

[trev]

An EICR is based on your knowledge and experience of inspection and testing and your knowledge of the regs. You are required to give your professional opinion on the condition of the installation and any code you give to an item must be backed up with a reference to the regs.
If you are unsure of what to do you should not undertake the work

 

[cj.dodgson]

I dont do them myself but from what I've seen round my way it's generally performed in there van just outside there property (using generic figures and ticks)

Thats not a joke or sarcastic by the way

Regards AP

This is where my confusion has arisen because they didn't want a EICR, but a Safety check. So they just want me to pop my head in the door and say everything is ok?! Not up for that!

 

[cj.dodgson]

An EICR is based on your knowledge and experience of inspection and testing and your knowledge of the regs. You are required to give your professional opinion on the condition of the installation and any code you give to an item must be backed up with a reference to the regs.
If you are unsure of what to do you should not undertake the work

I know what a EICR is and this is not what they want. I'm starting to see they just want a cheap "a ok" on the electrical front.

 

[AP Electrical]

This is where my confusion has arisen because they didn't want a EICR, but a Safety check. So they just want me to pop my head in the door and say everything is ok?! Not up for that!

imo "safety check" = all responsibilty passed on to you = duck when judge throws book at you.
Bet they would say in court it was an EICR.....

 

[D80]

You could do one of the not worth the paper they are written on Visual Condition Reports. Ensure the small print in your contract & T'C's covers yourself. At least it ensures some of the basics are ok though.

 

[cj.dodgson]

You could do one of the not worth the paper they are written on Visual Condition Reports. Ensure the small print in your contract & T'C's covers yourself. At least it ensures some of the basics are ok though.

I think this is the best thing to do and the NICEIC have the certificate with small print on to explain what you are providing to the customer. See link: http://www.williamsmithheating.com/assets/pdf/DVP2-Domestic-Visual-Condition-Report.pdf

Although I think there is very little point to it with no actually testing being carried out.

 

[tony mc]

Is it in BS 7671?

Have a look at this post

What is a Landlords Safety check?

 

[tony mc]

Link did't work

Try again

What is a Landlords Safety check?

 

[trev]

I know what a EICR is and this is not what they want. I'm starting to see they just want a cheap "a ok" on the electrical front.

There is no such thing as "a cheap a ok" you can only give an opinion after a full, properly conducted inspection and test backed up with references to the regs. Anything else is worthless.

 

[cj.dodgson]

There is no such thing as "a cheap a ok" you can only give an opinion after a full, properly conducted inspection and test backed up with references to the regs. Anything else is worthless.

I've told them i'm not doing it unless it is a EICR.

 

[Jay Sparks]

I think the point of a "Visual inspection report" is when a landlord has had the PIR/EICR done only a few months ago before the new tennat moved in, (change of occupancy) and they have now moved out again, it checks that while the tennant was there, they did not damage or extend the installation (diy). If you have access to the 4/5 month old PIR/EICR then it may be ok to just do the visual but make sure that you state, that is all youre doing. If you find any additions/alterations or signs of damage, then you must tell the landlord he needs a full EICR doing.

Jay