Electrical Safety

Objective

To ensure electrical installations are safe for tenants and residents.

To ensure the Council has NICEIC Accreditation 

Arrangements

  • Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) every 5 years.
  • C1 and C2 remedial works completed within 28 days or sooner if required.
  • Domestic premises and Communal Area inspections every 5 years.
  • Apply to the Court for an access warrant should access by a tenant be refused
  • Carry out smoke alarm testing where applicable
  • Emergency lighting:
    • Annual full discharge test
    • Quarterly visual inspections
  • Use of suitable qualified engineers only