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residential regulations - electrical safety
The Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1989-
- Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulation 1994
 
The above regulations impose an obligation on the landlord to ensure that all electrical appliances left as part of a let property are tested for earthing, insulation and leakages. Cabling and plugs should also be inspected and replaced where necessary to the correct rating for that particular appliance.

Other legislation covering electrical installations is currently in force and in order to avoid prosecution, we recommend that all electrical appliances in let property are regularly checked and serviced. Landlords must consider the following action prior to letting:-

1. Check electrical appliances for defects e.g. frayed wiring, badly fitting plugs etc.
2. Remove unsafe electrical items.
3. Have appliances checked by a qualified electrical engineer. An NIEC Periodic Inspection Report must be supplied for our records.
4. Ensure that instruction booklets are available at the property for all appliances and that any necessary safety warnings are given to tenants.

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