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An electrical certificate for landlords is one of the most important documents that you as an owner of an HMO or commercial property need to acquire. This landlord electrical certificate is given after a licensed professional completes a thorough inspection of a new electrical installation or new work in an existing electrical installation. After this initial inspection, the law still requires you to get electrical reports after five or 10 years, depending on the type of your property. Electrical certificates for landlords and reports show if the electrical installation, including the appliances, are safe to use. Both documents must be provided by a registered electrician. Checking electrical work is a dangerous job, and most of the time, issues and problems are not easy to spot. That's why hiring someone who knows how to do it right is critical. If you skimp on choosing your electrician, the results may be catastrophic. The question now is, where and how do you find a qualif...

A Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate is issued by electricians after inspecting a new electrical installation in a new home or new work added to an existing installation. In some cases, this certification is also given after the inspection of an alteration to an existing electrical system in a single dwelling. A full Electrical Installation Certificate is issued if the inspection is done in two and more dwellings, such as in the case of HMO properties. A  Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate  serves as an assurance that the electrical installation is fully inspected and tested by qualified electricians according to the standards of BS 7671. It also declares that the electrical installation in a property is safe to use and won’t cause harm to electrical appliances and devices. Electrical inspections done in a domestic property can be considered preventive measures. When the electrician sees that the electrical work isn’t designed and built properly, ...

Emergency light testing must be regularly done to ensure that all emergency lights in your home or building will work especially during times of power loss and fire. After all, emergency escape lighting and standby lighting can be lifesavers. They are designed to automatically come on when the main power supply fails. Their failure during the most crucial times could lead to serious problems like injury and even death. Emergency light testing can also check for proper placement and position. These lighting systems must be strategically installed so that they illuminate exit routes. Properly installed emergency lights can ensure the safety of people while evacuating.  Do note that  emergency light testing  must be done monthly and annually.  Monthly:  All luminaires and signs must be switched on to check if they are clean and functioning correctly. Annual:  The main lights powered by the main power supply must be turned off to determine if the emerg...