Electrical Safety Policy

7.1 We will carry out a programme of five yearly electrical installation inspections and tests to all domestic properties, communal blocks, and other properties (unless the competent person or guidance recommends an earlier next test date) including the issuing of a new EICR. The date of the inspection and test is driven from the anniversary date of the most recent EICR. 

7. 2 Environments which, for example, are exposed to moisture, dust, extreme temperatures or which are open to the general public constitute a higher risk and therefore require more frequent testing. These require testing every one to three years, with more frequent routine inspections also required.

7.3 New builds and rewires - All new build properties or newly acquired properties will be retested once onboarded and before occupation.  All properties which have had a rewire, will receive their first electrical installation inspection and test five years after the date of installation, and every five years thereafter.

7.4 Properties managed by others - We will obtain EICRs where a third party manages our properties. If the third party does not provide the EICR, we will carry out the inspection and obtain the EICR, and re-charge them for the cost of this work.

7.5 Home improvements - tenants must ask for permission to carry out alterations to their home. Tenants can redecorate, including painting, wallpapering and replacing ceramic tiles, without telling us.  For anything more than this, tenants must obtain our written agreement before doing any work. We will not refuse unless there is a good reason. Once approved, the tenant is responsible for paying for the work, and for using a competent tradesperson with liability insurance and the appropriate certifications. We may inspect your home to make sure work has been carried out to an appropriate standard. Any electrical work must be carried out by an NICEIC (opens new window) registered contractor with a copy of the certificate of compliance provided to the Council.

7.6 If we need to remove or rectify any unauthorised electrical works then any costs to make safe/remove/rectify the issue will be the responsibility of the tenant.

7.7 Any unauthorised electrical installations will be disconnected from the electricity supply, a warning notice will be issued, or it will be removed with the tenants' permission.