Electrical safety standards
Overview
New electrical safety regulations for landlords in the private rented sector come into force from Wednesday 1 July 2020.
The regulations apply to new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and existing tenancies from 1 April 2021.
Equipment that is permanently connected eg fixed electrical parts, such as:
- light fittings
- night storage heaters
- showers
- extractors
Portable appliances such as kettles and freestanding fridges will not be part of the inspection and testing routine but you will still need to make ongoing visual checks.