New Post: New Regulations for Electrical Testing In the Private Rented Sector - New Regulations for Electrical Testing
New regulations for electrical testing are being brought in to ensure all Private Rented Sector properties meet minimum Electrical Safety Standards. NICEIC, the UK's leading certification body for the electrical industry, has invited all Approved Contractors to enrol on a new Government endorsed register ahead of key legislation introduction. A move which will ensure contractors are recognised as willing and able to undertake mandatory electrical tests in the Private Rented Sector in England.
As NICEIC approved contractors Cowley Electrical are on the approved competent testers list and hold the PRS certificate. (open in new window)
The new regulations for electrical testing legislation, which comes into force on July 1, 2020, private landlords will be required to ensure their properties are subjected to mandatory electrical installation testing at least every five years.
What does this all mean for the Landlord and Tenant?
From 1st July 2020 all new tenancies must have an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) completed before the tenancy begins
All existing tenancies must have an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) completed by 1st April 2021
These regulations will apply to all properties in the private rented sector.
Local authorities can impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000 for a breach of the regulation
