Landlords - Installation, Maintenance and Testing Work in Private Rented Properties

Wiring Testing, Smoke/Heat/Carbon Alarms, PAT Testing, Emergency Lighting, Door Entry
 
We carry out various electrical installation and testing work for a large amount of private landlords, letting agents and housing associations. Please read the below information and if you require any further information, clarification of pricing please contact our job booking team on 01786 813916 or book or enquire online.
Electrical Fixed Wiring Testing (EICR) and PAT Testing 

LATEST LEGISLATION NEWS - Electrical Fixed Wiring Testing (EICR) and PAT Testing become mandatory for Private Rented Properties in Scotland on 1st December 2015.

Main Legislation Points:-
  • The electrical safety inspection has two separate elements: An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) on the safety of the electrical installations, fixtures and fittings and a Portable Appliance Test (PAT) on portable appliances.
  • EICR to be carried out by an electrician who is a member of SELECT or NICEIC.
  • An electrical safety inspection must have been carried out and in place: Before a tenancy starts and during the tenancy at intervals of no more than 5 years (could be 3-4 years for HMO property) from the date of the previous inspection.
  • A copy of the most recent EICR and PAT report must be given to a person who is to become a tenant before a tenancy starts. If an inspection is carried out during a tenancy a copy relating to that inspection must be given to the tenant.
The above information was published by the Scottish Government on 19th February 2015 and came into effect on 1st December 2015.

View our Electrical Fixed Wiring Testing (EICR) page for details of the testing procedure.
Smoke and Heat Alarms 

Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011 - New Legislation from May 2014 regarding SMOKE/HEAT ALARMS

From May 2014 Private Rented Properties to comply with the Repairing Standards, must comply with the revised Technical Handbook 2013 in relation to smoke and heat detectors in private rented properties.

The Technical handbook stipulates:-
  • One functioning smoke alarm in the one room which is frequently used by occupants for general daytime living purposes. (SES note: normally the living room)
  • One functioning smoke alarm in every circulation space, such as hallways and landings. (SES note: normally at least one in flats and at least two in two storey houses)
  • One heat alarm in every kitchen
  • All Alarms should be hard wired and interlinked (SES note: interlink between each alarm can be wireless but each alarm must be mains electric powered)
There are exceptions as to why the work may not be carried out as stipulated in the guidance but failure to do so without reasonable excuse could result in enforcements action being taken.
HMO Properties
The above also applies for House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) properties but stricter rules apply such as each bedroom must have smoke alarms and emergency lights must be installed in escape routes. Fire alarm panel systems may be required in certain building types. 

Also in HMO properties the number of electrical socket outlets should meet at least the following minimum requirements:
  • 6 in each kitchen e.g. (3 double sockets)
  • 6 in each bedroom and living room
  • 4 additional sockets anywhere in the building

Satisfactory Electrical Installation Condition Reports are also required normally every 3 years depending on local authority region.
July 2017 UPDATE - Latest Guidelines from Stirling Council (see 3 images below)
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Please Note - As from 28th May 2013 we have introduced a new policy regarding electrical reports/certificates. If the work/testing we do for you requires a report/certificate to be produced then these documents will only be forwarded to you when we have received cleared funds/payment for the work carried out. Unfortunately incidents of customers receiving reports/certificates and then not paying for the work has resulted in us introducing this new policy. Speak to our job booking team if you require anymore info on this new policy.

  • Domestic 
  • Comercial
  • Industrial
  • installations
  • Sockets
  • Lights
  • Wiring Testing
  • PAT Testing
  • Fire Alarms
  • Smoke Alarms
  • Emergency Lights
  • Landlord Reports
  • HMO Premises
  • CCTV
  • Security Alarms
  • Door Entry
  • Storage Heating
  • Telephone
  • Solar PV
  • Data Communication
  • Energy Efficiency
  • All Electrical Testing
Our trained job booking team will be happy to discuss your requirements.
Please phone on 01786 813916 or book or enquire online.
 
We aim to provide a professional and efficient service from the initial job enquiry through to job completion.