Landlord's Preparation For Regular Electricity Checks

​As property owners, you’ll have to make sure that your place is safe not only for the sake of it but also to ensure that your renters are not in harm’s way. There are many ways to manage safety procedures, and doing electrical inspections is one of them. It’s known that this practice has recently been implemented to be conducted every five years.

Ways to Prepare for the Inspection
You might feel overwhelmed with the new responsibility, but you don’t have to worry because there are many things you can do to handle this efficiently.

Check the Regulations
The rules are new, so you might want to start reviewing the requirements first and see if there’s any information you’ve missed. Inquire from your letting agent or other necessary local authorities to learn more about the legal side that you’d need to handle as well. There’ll be a lot of documents involved in the process, so be sure to cover that.

Set Procedures 
After taking note of the needed requirements, hiring the right contractor who will do the electrical inspection will be next on the list. Consider several electricians and have a backup if the other person fails to make it on the job. They’ll be the ones who will provide you with an electrical safety report (EICR) to find out if there will be other necessary procedures needed to be done.

Coordinate with the Tenants
Talk to your renters about their schedule and inform them that an inspection will occur to have them ready for it. Aside from that, it will be within your responsibility to ensure that they receive a copy of the inspection’s results. Doing so will reassure them of their safety, while they’ll be provided with proper guidance when further action is needed.

Do an Inventory Electrical Appliances
To make things easier, you can list all the power sources within the building and take note of the appliances that tenants use. Any records of electrical installations will help the contractors conduct a thorough inspection.

Conclusion 
Landlords can handle electrical inspections well by familiarizing themselves with the new rules, setting well-planned procedures, informing their tenants, and keeping a record of electrical devices. Through this, the property will be kept-safe and prevent any accidents.

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