PIR for holiday lets.

[ocean]

I have been asked to write a letter for the owners of private holiday lets advising them of why it is important to have PIR reports done by a firm who I do work for who look after these lets. They are mainly let for 1-2 weeks at a time during holiday periods etc. Just wondering if anyone has any advise on what things to quote , rules , regs , laws etc as I seem to be getting now where at the moment .

Thanks, Ocean.

 

[Evans Electric]

I'm not sure about holiday lets, never crossed my mind. An inspection is recommended for a house being sold or a rented property changing tenant. I suppose to make sure that the installation has not been made unsafe by the departing tenants. Student flats once a year , I think.

See what others say, we don't seem to have many holiday lets here in sunny Birmingham.

Can't PIR them every two weeks ,surely.

Deke

 

[KR Sol]

Hi Ocean,

not sure if this will help but it may be worth stating some figures and something like this to add some weight to your letter,

http://www.derby.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/FDA362E7-17C0-4618-9D90-269FCFD83D46/0/electricityinthehomeandfiresafety.pdf

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

I'm not sure about holiday lets, never crossed my mind. An inspection is recommended for a house being sold or a rented property changing tenant. I suppose to make sure that the installation has not been made unsafe by the departing tenants. Student flats once a year , I think.See what others say, we don't seem to have many holiday lets here in sunny Birmingham.

Can't PIR them every two weeks ,surely.

Deke

Why no holiday lets by the glorious canal network!!!! :_| :_| :_|

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

I was PM'ing this to Ocean.......

but then thought.. you git...

stick it on the thread for t'others as wellBlushing

I have a standard letter I give to customer who are a bit vague over what a PIR is and why they need to have one done...

With specific regard to holiday lets it may need an additional paragraph about the extra risks of temporary occupancy, more people using property more chance of physical damage etc...

anyway my letter is below. it will fit nicely onto one side of A4 with a suitable font & margin set up!

If its any help to anyone.. cut-paste-cannibalise-modify as suitable to your requirements...

Reasons For Electrical Periodic Inspection & Testing:

Whilst there is no legal requirement to have any routine domestic electrical checks or tests undertaken. BS7671, (IEE wiring Regulations), guidance Note 3, table 3.2 recommends inspection is carried out every 10 years or change of occupancy and results to be documented and retained for future reference

Additionally, BS7671, regulation 514.12.01; requires a durable notice to be at the origin of the installation, stating the date of last inspection and the recommended date for next inspection.

If it has been 10 or more years since any previous inspection or new work certificate was issued, the installation may now be due for an inspection. This can be carried out by any suitably competent electrical contractor.

DANGERS:

Electrical installations deteriorate with age, usage and environmental factors. In normal use, heat generated along cables and though equipment causes insulation to become brittle and perish. Switches, connections and joints can work loose or have poor contact. Knocks, bumps, vibration, damp, heat, condensation, humidity, defective DIY work, overloading of circuits and equipment, can all increase the potential risks of fire or electric shock. Hazards are increased in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, workshops or external wiring etc..

PROCEDURE:

Formal procedures for inspection and testing are given in Part 6 of BS7671 and its associated Guidance note 3, these checks include:-

 

[Evans Electric]

Why no holiday lets by the glorious canal network!!!! :_| :_| :_|

Your'e right, no lets by the canals , you rent the narrow boat instead (NOT BARGE ! OMG! DON'T CALL THEM BARGES FFS THEY HATE IT) .

There are, of course, " Palm trees swaying way down Summer Lane" but you have to be a Brummie to get that one, I'm afraid.

Deke