Ensuring Safety with EICR testing
Much like PAT Testing, Landlords, Air B&B owners, Bed & Breakfast proprietors and Hotel operators should always consider EICR testing in order to ensure the safety of their tenants. These tests can detect any potential faults in wiring or installations that could lead to electric shocks, fires, or an inability of the wiring to handle current items such as boilers and showers. By taking preventative measures through EICR testing, these issues can be identified and corrected before they cause harm or threaten the safety of guests.
Keeping Electrical Installations Up to Date with Regulations
Regular EICR testing also allows property owners to stay on top of the latest electrical regulations, including standards for any new items that are installed. By keeping up to date with these regulations, they can be sure that their wiring and installations are compliant. This is especially important if any refurbishments or upgrades have been done on the property. Failure to meet regulations can not only lead to safety hazards, but possible fines and other legal action. Therefore it’s important for a landlord or proprietor to ensure their property meets all the electrical regulations in order to protect those living or staying there from potential danger.
Maintain Your Propeties Insurance
Landlords should thoroughly research their insurance requirements when it comes to Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR). Depending on the type of property, some insurers may require that landlords have EICR tests done at regular intervals in order to ensure that the wiring and installations meet all necessary regulations and standards. Furthermore, having these tests done can also help protect landlords from potential legal action or invalidation of insurance policies if incidents occur due to an electrical fault within the rental property. It is important for landlords to understand their insurance requirements with regards to EICR testing as it can help protect them and those living or staying in their rental space.
There's Nothing Quite Like Peace of Mind.
Finally, having EICR testing done regularly provides landlords with the peace of mind that their properties are safe for their tenants to live in, and that they have taken all necessary steps to protect them from any potential risks. This helps ensure that their tenants are comfortable in the property and enhances both tenant satisfaction and retention rates.
