Landlord Requirements For A 5-Year Electrical Test in the UK
From 1 April 2021, landlords leasing property to tenants in the UK must produce an electrical safety certificate that verifies electrical installations have been tested by a NIC EIC approved contractor. The new electrical safety regulations aimed at landlords state an Electrical Installation Condition Report[1] (EICR) must be performed on rented properties every five years. […]
What Is an EICR Certificate?
An EICR certificate is confirmation that an Electrical Installation Condition Report has been carried out on a property by a qualified electrician. The purpose of the report is to document the safety and overall condition of electrical installations & components in commercial and domestic properties. The certificate confirms the building adheres to electrical safety standards in […]
What Does PAT Testing Involve?
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is an electrical safety inspection to ensure electrical appliances do not present a danger to employees, tenants, visitors, and homeowners. Electrical Safety First reports that 53.4% of accidental fires in domestic settings are attributed to portable electrical appliances. In the five years between 2014 and 2019, no fewer than 12,370 domestic fires […]
How To Know If Electrics Need Rewiring?
Faulty electrics in a family home or rented property are potentially dangerous. Over time, electrical components erode and present a fire hazard. Exposed wires could lead to electric shock, serious injury, or in more serious cases even death. Qualified electricians recommend homeowners should assess the electrical wiring in their home at least every ten years. Landlords are […]
What is Emergency Lighting?
Emergency lighting is one of the most important safety measures for commercial & residential building owners, warehouses, and factories. Wortley Ln, Holbeck, Leeds LS12 1DA It has been noted that today’s emergency lighting has evolved in such a way that it has helped to save the lives of thousands by guiding people to the fire exit in emergencies. The effectiveness of emergency lighting […]
What are the different types of Emergency Lighting?
Emergency lighting is essential when the mains power fails. It ensures that a certain level of lighting is available to guide people out of the building in the event of an emergency. In the UK, emergency lighting is required by law in accordance to ‘The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997’. In this article, we discuss the different types of emergency lighting and how to choose […]
What Are the Benefits of Solar Panels?
It won’t be too long before you see a sparkling ocean of blue as you gaze out of an upstairs window. Unless you live on the coast, it won’t be the English Channel you’re admiring but a sea of solar panel clad roofs. By the end of 2020, the total number of solar PV installations in […]
What Is An Air-Source Heat Pump?
The government’s ambitious target to reduce carbon emissions to zero by 2050 will take a gargantuan effort. To that end, PM Boris Johnson is urging UK homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint by converting to a renewable energy source. Air-source heat pumps are tipped to be among the most popular choices. Having said that, air-source heat […]