Electrical safety
Steps we take to keep you safe
As your landlord, we are responsible for the electrical safety in your home and must make sure an electrical inspection is carried out every five years.
An electrical safety check should only take between two and four hours, depending on the type and condition of the electrical wiring within your property.
A suitably qualified electrician will visit your home to inspect all the electrics within your property and, as required, will:
- Find any potential electric shock risks and fire hazards
- Identify any defective electrical work
- Highlight any lack of earthing or bonding
- Carry out tests on wiring and fixed electrical equipment to check that they're safe
- Check any smoke alarms
- Complete a certificate which is known as a Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).
Following the periodic electrical inspection, remedial works may be required. Our contractors will work with you to arrange access into your home to complete these works at a later date.
Information and tips
Never
- Use an electrical appliance or socket if you think it's not working property
- Cover an appliance or block the air vents
- Use tape to repair damaged wires/cables.
Do
- Ensure there are no trailing cables that can cause people to trip or fall
- Switch off and unplug appliances before cleaning or adjusting them
- Stop using equipment immediately if it appears to be faulty - have it checked by a competent person
- Make sure enough sockets are available. Check that socket outlets aren't overloaded by using unfused adaptors as this can cause fires.