Ensuring Electrical Safety in HMO Properties

Byard Electrical – Your Trusted Partner for HMO Electrical Compliance

If you rent out an HMO, it must meet specific electrical safety regulations, including HMO requirements and Electrical Regulations BS7671. Non-compliance can result in heavy fines. Byard Electrical specialises in HMO electrical testing, helping your property meet regulations, keep tenants safe, and avoid fines. Ensuring proper checks is crucial for maintaining safety and compliance.

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Landlord Responsibilities for HMO Properties

Landlords must adhere to various HMO electrical regulations to ensure compliance and tenant safety. These responsibilities should be part of an HMO landlord checklist, including:

Fire Safety Measures

Ensuring fire safety measures are in place.

Annual Gas Check

Conducting an annual gas safety check.

Limiting Overcrowding

Ensuring the property is not overcrowded.

Electrical Testing

Regular HMO electrical testing.

General Maintenance

Keeping up with general property maintenance.

Electrical Obligations in HMOs:

EICR Testing

Ensuring the fixed electrical wiring is tested and safe.

PAT Testing

Ensuring electrical appliances are PAT tested.

Detectors

Installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Emergency lighting

Installing emergency lighting points.

Understanding the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) concerns

What is an EICR?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is an essential electrical document required for all HMOs.

It ensures that the electrical installation is safe for continued use and complies with the current electrical regulations.

Why Do You Need an EICR?

It is a legal requirement for all rented properties to have an EICR completed every five years, with a ‘satisfactory’ outcome. If an EICR results in ‘unsatisfactory’, remedial works must be completed to form a valid EICR.

Non-compliance can result in fines up to £30,000.

A recent satisfactory EICR may be required to make a property insurance claim.

Byard Electrical Services for HMOs

EICR Testing and Certification

Our team of certified electricians will conduct thorough EICR tests to ensure your property’s electrical systems are safe and compliant with regulations.

PAT Testing

We provide comprehensive Portable Appliance Testing services to ensure all portable appliances in your property are safe for tenant use.

We also provide FAT (Fixed Appliance Testing) for all other appliances not covered by PAT (eg showers, ovens)

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Installation and maintenance of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure your property meets safety standards for the specific building layout

domestic smoke alarm or smoke detector at ceiling

Emergency Lighting

Our team of certified electricians provides expert emergency lighting solutions, ensuring your property remains safe, compliant with regulations, and fully prepared for any power outages.

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