As a Landlord you Need a PIR(periodic Inspection Report)

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There are around 30 deaths and 4,000 incidents annually in the UK concerning electrics. As a Landlord, it is important to ensure that any electrical appliances and fittings inside the home you rent out are not dangerous.
However, unlike Gas Safe regulations, there is no legislation that demands you must have a electrical safety certificate. However, should any electrical fittings or equipment within your letting property cause actual harm to the occupant, you could be held liable.
To make sure that you do not electrocute your tenants, and if you do you are not held liable there are 2 things you should do.

1.Make sure that tenants are given copies of working and safety instructions for ALL equipment in the premises or at least make them available within the property.
2.Have a Periodic Inspection Report (PIR) carried out.

A Periodic Inspection Report (PIR) - What is it?

This is a comprehensive test on the state of the electrical installation, wiring and accessories (switches and sockets) in a property.

The electrical system is tested against current safety standards and a report is produced. The report lists any electrical faults, potential worries, and areas of the system that require further inspection.

The report also gives a time scale of urgency on which remedial action should be taken. The test does not contain any repair to the electrical system. Once you have the report you can budget for remedial work or added investigation. These reports can also be useful for determining the condition of an electrical system before choosing a property.

Depending on the property, the age of the electrical system and it’s use, a PIR may be recommended every 1, 3, 5 or 10 years. For landlords, a 5 year inspection is deemed adequate. Although, there is no official legislation at this time.

Most electrical systems will fail a PIR.

Most electrical systems are pretty old. So, it won’t be a surprise that most premises are likely to fall short of modern safety standards. The true cost of a PIR is the remedial work to your electrical system. This can be costly.

This is where some electrical businesses will offer a ‘Free’ PIR. They are certain that they will then win the electrical repair work that predictably follows. Beware of this tactic. You are not likely to get an truthful assessment. Always pay for an independent report that will allow you to tender your repair project to several electrical firms. Remember as a landlord it is vital that you have these checks carried out on a regular basis, it will cover you as well as the tennant.

How much will a PIR cost?

The cost of a PIR will depend on several elements.
1.The size of premises and number of rooms
2.The number of circuits
3.The correct labelling of circuits on the fuse board
4.Simplicity of access for the engineers to inspect and test

For an average 3 bedroom house in the London area, the average cost of a PIR is around £250. This can change depending on the company and the location.

Article Source: http://depositarticles.com/

If you are a Landlord like myself, you need to get a PIR carried out on your property on a regular basis. I do this every 5 years to cover myself and reasure my tennents. I think it is a must to have all electrical installations tested.

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