EICR in Glasgow – Landlord’s Certificate
Looking to conduct an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) in Glasgow for your rental property? Trust PWS Electrical.
Our fully qualified and SELECT-approved electricians will provide you with a complete electrical installation condition report
so you can meet insurance requirements and ensure the safety of your tenants.
Let us help you with hassle-free electrical testing for rental properties. Contact us today to schedule your EICR in Glasgow and ensure your property’s compliance with current regulations.
LANDLORD’S PACKAGES
We offer a landlord’s package, including an electrical installation condition report (known as an EICR report), portable appliance testing (PAT) testing and smoke/heat/CO alarms with a fire alarm certificate as required.
PWS Electrical is highly experienced in ensuring landlords comply with statutory guidance for renting domestic properties. In recent years we have completed over 500 electrical installation condition reports — and fire alarm installs. We’ve worked with everyone, from letting agents and private landlords to housing associations, to ensure their properties are safe and functional for tenants. Here’s a breakdown of our comprehensive landlord’s package:
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CONDITION REPORT (EICR)
Electrical installation condition reports are an assessment of your property’s electrical installations. The purpose of this EICR inspection is to identify any potential fire hazards or areas that require attention. This EICR test ensures the electrical safety of your tenants and that you comply with current regulations.
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING (PAT)
Our package includes landlord PAT testing for Scotland properties, which involves inspecting and testing all electrical appliances provided in the rental property. This service verifies that the appliances are safe for use and prevents potential accidents caused by faulty electrical equipment.
SMOKE, HEAT, AND CO ALARM INSTALLATIONS
As reliable electricians in Scotland, we will install and test smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms throughout your rental property. This step helps protect your tenants from fire and carbon monoxide dangers and ensures you comply with legal requirements.
FIRE ALARM CERTIFICATE
Upon completing the installation and testing of the smoke, heat, and CO alarms, we provide you with a fire alarm certificate. This electrical certificate for landlords demonstrates your compliance with fire safety regulations and is an important document for homeowners letting out their properties.
REGULAR EICR INSPECTIONS
Electrical wiring and portable appliances in a domestic rental property must be checked every 5 years. Our package certifies that your property’s electrical system and electrics are regularly inspected, so you can maintain a safe living environment for your tenants and protect your investment. As a SELECT approved contractor, we are up to date with the latest 18th edition wiring standards to carry out an EICR test to the highest standard.
Ensure your rental property’s safety and compliance with our comprehensive EICR testing and landlord’s package. Contact us today to schedule your EICR certificates and gain peace of mind that your rental property and tenants are safe.
SELECT-REGISTERED MEMBERS
The current legislation states that EICR checks must be conducted by appropriately skilled persons and lists SELECT as one of the organisations whose members meet this requirement. Rest assured, we are a SELECT-registered company employing approved, registered and accredited electricians.
We can do most jobs without disrupting your tenants and issue full certification upon completion. Delivering you peace of mind that you have complied with your obligations as a landlord.
EICR testing is legally required, please call us on 07793 540885 to discuss arranging your EICR in Glasgow.
WE OFFER LANDLORDS ELECTRICAL PACKAGES FROM £400
“SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT REPAIRING STANDARD 2024”
From the 1st of March 2024, the Scottish Government Repairing Standard is live. New guidance details increased compliance standards, and landlords must provide a main board/fusebox with at least one RCD, as detailed in an extract from the policy below.
If you would like to confirm that your rental property complies please send images of your main board to info@pwsglasgow.com.
“Annex D3 – Installation for the supply of electricity”
D.54 A Residual Current Device (RCD) is a protective device that operates automatically, switching off the supply of electricity when a residual current is detected if there is an earth fault. RCDs provide a high level of protection against the risk of electric shock and reduce the risk of fire arising from defects in electrical equipment. The presence of an RCD as part of an installation with wider shock protection aspects in good condition provides additional safety over and above that provided by fuses and circuit breakers alone.
D.55 In order to comply with the Repairing Standard, there must be one or more Residual Current Devices (RCD) with rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA in the main or principal consumer unit. Normally, as a minimum, this will cover the socket-outlet circuit. However, the protection requirements will vary depending on the installation in the let property. As set out in D.60 – D.73, in order to comply with the Repairing Standard, landlords should ensure that an EICR is completed every five years. The EICR assesses the installation against BS 7671. This British Standard includes the requirements for RCD protection. Therefore, landlords should refer to the EICR report for the appropriate RCD protection for their installation. The absence of an RCD means that the house does not comply with the Repairing Standard.
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LANDLORDS & SMOKE ALARM LEGISLATION
Landlords must have their properties’ electrical systems and portable appliances tested every 5 years. They need to ensure the provision of interlinked smoke, heat and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms throughout their properties.
Regulations mean that landlords must now ensure that they have smoke alarms fitted in the hall and lounge, a heat alarm in the kitchen and CO alarms fitted in every room where there is a fuel-burning appliance such as a gas boiler or fire. CO alarms do not need to be linked to the smoke and heat alarms. PWS Electrical Services can guide you through exactly what you need to protect yourself and your tenants.
Due to recent legislation, alarms can now be 10-year battery only with radio-link technology to wirelessly interlink. The gold standard is still a mains-powered alarm with battery backup, however, the new option for battery-only alarms can save on any potential damage routing cables.
This is all backed by a fire alarm system installation certificate for your compliance as a landlord. All domestic Scottish homes must be protected by the same system of fire alarms as rentals as of February 2022.
Trust PWS Electrical to keep your rental properties compliant and well-maintained. Plus, our emergency call-out services throughout Glasgow provide round-the-clock support when you need it most. Call us now to discuss your property needs.
PWS Electrical: Trusted Electricians for EICR in Glasgow
With over a decade of experience, PWS Electrical has been providing reliable electrical services across Glasgow and the West of Scotland. Our SELECT-certified electricians conduct thorough landlord electrical report inspections to verify that your rental property meets all safety requirements and complies with the latest regulations.
We pride ourselves on our core values of punctuality, communication, reliability, honesty, and exceptional customer service. Our commitment to these values has earned us a stellar reputation, with numerous trusted reviews from satisfied clients who have chosen us for their EICR certificate in Scotland.
Beyond our landlord electrical services, we offer solar panel installations, EV charging points and wiring services. Our team is dedicated to quality workmanship and ensuring that your electrical installations are efficient and up to date.
Protect your investment and your tenants with PWS Electrical’s EICR certificate for landlords. Contact us today to schedule your EICR in Glasgow.
