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New legislation in relation to Electrical Safety Standards on Rental Properties is coming in from the 1st June 2020 and effective from the 1st July 2020. What the legislation means: From 1st June 2020, private landlords in England will be required to have the electrical...

The 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulation is the latest set of standards to govern the electrical industry. All electricians must have taken and passed the course by January 2019. The 18th Edition was introduced on the 1st July 2018. All electrical installations where design and...

In today’s blog we want to share with you a story that highlights why you should always hire an NICEIC approved electrician, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to check an electrician’s accreditations before they start work at your property. The National Inspection Council for...

From 1st October 2015, new regulations require Landlords in England to install carbon monoxide alarms and smoke alarms for tenanted properties, or face a £5,000 civil penalty. Requirement for smoke alarms If your property is occupied under a tenancy, you must ensure that from 1st...

Electricity is a major cause of accidental fires in the home. According to the charity, Electrical Safety First, electricity causes more than 20,000 fires a year – almost half of all accidental UK house fires. 20 years ago, the average household had one TV, video and possibly a...

Are you a landlord? Unsure what you need to do to fulfil your legal obligations concerning electrical safety in the home? We look at some of the key safety checks you need to consider. It is law for landlords of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to have a periodic inspection...