EICR on rented domestics

[Smilers]

Hi all,

What are you guys recommending for the retest date on a rented domestic property the guidance notes do not appear to be very clear?,EG the electrical installation is satisfactory at the time of inspection and you have not found any issues.

 

[Zeespark]

2-3 years if the tenancy hasn't changed in My opinion (GN3 quotes 10 years though, I think)

AndyGuinness

 

[PC Electrics]

As per ESC Landlords Guide

 

[Theorysparky]

Whatever you think

its not set in stone and should be treated on the likelyhood of damage/tampering by tenants

i know that the letting agents i work for have tenants put their own light fittings up even though they shouldnt

if you are happy with the condition than put 3-5 years with a visual every year...

job done

 

[Nicky Tesla]

the new niceic guide book for filling out the eicrs shows 5yrs for rented properties

Inspection, Testing and Certification Including Periodic Reporting: 17th Edition Incorporating the Requirements of BS 7671: 2008: Amazon.co.uk: National Inspection Council for Electric: Books

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

GN3 states yearly or change of occupancy (thats from memory & i dont fully agree) for rented accommodation

 

[steptoe]

rentals I generally put down bi-annual,

depends on a lot of factors really,

state of the place, the tenants, the landlord,

is it likely to actually be looked after or just the bare minimum(or less) maintenance.

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Hi all,What are you guys recommending for the retest date on a rented domestic property the guidance notes do not appear to be very clear?,EG the electrical installation is satisfactory at the time of inspection and you have not found any issues.

Few more factors needed to consider...

eg. Satisfactory and all wring and accessories less than 10 years old...

All Ins res 200Meg+

No outdoor wiring,

No shower..

Gas C/H

single tenant occupancy....

could well be 10years or change...

-vs-

Satisfactory and all wring and accessories 30+ years old...

All ins res 5Meg max..

Small outhouse/shed with wiring & elec shower & Imm heater & storage heaters..

And multiple occupancy...

could be 10 MONTHS & change of occupancy!

It will have to be judged on what you saw & how good your test results were..

could be 2 years & change

 

[Sharpend]

Once again common sense should prevail, regs in this situation can not be time specific as it has to have input from the competent person based upon variable factors seen in front of them. The regs can only be a guidance based on perfect scenario.

 

[Theorysparky]

Still not legally required though for domestic rental properties

if the landlord is willing to show the readies away you go....

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If it was a legal requirement then 80% i do visuals/PATS on would be in trouble

still note the issues down....leave it for them

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did a visual the other week recommending the mains smoke alarms were replaced as they were past their replacement date

stupid landlady reckoned i was pulling a fast one !!!!!

 

[PC Electrics]

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