Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, all private rented properties must comply with mandatory electrical safety checks at least once every five years.
Landlords have a duty of care to their tenants. One way to demonstrate due diligence is through a commercial Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).
Landlords have a responsibility to hire a qualified electrician to ensure all electrical fixtures are in satisfactory condition.
A Commercial Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a document that assesses and reports on the condition of the electrical installations within your commercial property. It ensures the safety and compliance of the buildings electrical systems and identifies any potential hazards.
Key aspects related to a Commercial EICR:
A typical EICR inspection identifies the following issues in your electrical system:
A safety check is usually recommended every 5 years for commercial properties and every 3 years for industrial ones. But the frequency can vary depending on the electrical system’s age and condition.
If a landlord breaches any of these regulations, local authorities can impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000. It is also the landlord’s duty to ensure that urgent remedial works highlighted in the report are addressed immediately
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