VIDEO IS A VITAL TOOL


For those undertaking periodic inspection and testing, the new EICR Toolbox video produced exclusively for SELECT Members will be of great help. T e presentation is split over three


T e electrics of rented properties in England must be checked by law


“It is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure that the person carrying out this check is suitably qualifi ed”


contractors as a periodic inspection and test and BS 7671:2018+A1:2020 is the current version of the IET Wiring Regulations that should be used when carrying out this work.


Part P accreditation There is currently no specifi c accreditation or qualifi cation requirement given for those undertaking the work, other than that they are a qualifi ed person.


But remember that where electrical work, except for certain work of a minor nature, is undertaken in the home in England, it will also come


under the scope of Part P of the Building Regulations.


Where certain types of remedial work are required, the landlord may therefore need to either: ●Notify a building control body, usually your local authority building control department, before the work starts, or ●Have it carried out by an electrician who is registered with one of the government-authorised Part P competent person scheme operators, or ●Have the work inspected and tested by a registered third-party certifi er.


separate videos and provides clear and unambiguous guidance on completing an EICR and the use of classifi cation codes in accordance with BS 7671:2018. T e information covered includes:


●A brief history of requirements for periodic inspection and testing and current requirements given in BS 7671:2018 ●A detailed overview of the classifi cation codes that can be used ●Guidance on completing the EICR, associated condition report inspection schedule and schedule of test results correctly. Certifi cation of remedial work that


may be required following remedial work associated with observations highlighted in an EICR is also provided as additional information. T e videos can be accessed at bit.ly/SELECT-TV


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