Don’t forget – The Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) deadline is 1st April
Landlords must have an EICR in place for all of their properties by Thursday 1st April 2021. The new legislation that came into place on the 1st June 2020 states that it is a legal requirement for landlords to have all of the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested every 5 years by someone who is “qualified and competent”.
Tenancies that started from the 1st July 2020 should already have an EICR in place and the 1st Failure to comply carries substantial penalties of up to £30,000.
The report which is usually used for a test of the fixed electrical installation is known as the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).
The main requirements are as follows:
- Every fixed electrical installation must be inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years;
- The test should be carried out according to the 18th edition of the wiring regulations BS 7671:2018;
- The report should include the test date, results of the inspection and date of next inspection;
- The report should be provided to any new tenant prior to their move-in date;
- The report should be provided to each existing tenant within twenty-eight days of the inspection and a copy held by the Agent or the Landlord;
- The local authority can request a copy of the checks and must receive it within seven days of making the request. This point is relevant to a House in Multiple Occupation and currently has applied prior to the above Regulations being approved;
- Any prospective tenant can request a copy of the report which must be provided to them within 28 days of the test;
- If the report indicates that further work is required, it must be carried out by a qualified person either within the period stated within the report (if within 28 days) or within 28 calendar days of the date of the report.
Read more on this matter by visiting the 'All you need to know about the new EICR legislation' blog here
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