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With rented residential accommodation, it is the Landlord’s responsibility to ensure that the electrical installation and appliances are safe when the tenancy begins under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). The Institute of Electrical Engineers also recommends for residential accommodation that an inspection/test is carried out on a change of occupancy and an electrical certificate is produced.
Landlords must do a gas safety check once a year according to the law, so every property needs a Gas Safety Certificate.
It’s vital that gas appliances are regularly checked. Regular maintenance can prevent gas leaks and stop carbon monoxide being released.
If you’re a homeowner, it’s recommended that you get all gas appliances, flues and pipework installed, regularly maintained and serviced annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
The choice of fire alarm systems depends on the building structure, the purpose and use of the building. All existing buildings except domestic premises are subject to The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Responsible Person, as defined in the order, has to conduct a fire risk assessment.
Emergency lighting is normally required to operate fully automatically and give illumination of a sufficiently high level to enable all occupants to evacuate the premises safely.
Emergency lighting is a general term and is sub-divided into emergency escape lighting and standby lighting.
The law makes fire safety assessment a compulsory requirement. If you employ more than five people, are self-employed with premises, are the owner/manager/landlord of residential flats or a HMO with communal areas, or have the public visit your premises you will require a fire risk assessment.
Mains Smoke alarm can significantly reduce the risk of death or injury by fire as they provide an early warning when a fire breaks out, allowing those in the premises to evacuate safely.
Fire doors and fire-rated door installation are critical components in any passive fire protection (PFP) strategy, as they form part of the fire-stopping role within the all-important fire compartmentation function.
If you want to ensure an easy sale of a house or a faster rent-out of a property, a floor plan that features a detailed visual description of the space can be both helpful and professional looking. This way your prospects will get a feel for the property without actually being there. Which will make them more likely to want to see the place in person. That is what makes floor plans for estate agents such a valuable asset.
A Commercial EPC shows the efficiency of a building in graph format and comes with a separate Recommendation Report. A Commercial EPC is required by Law if Selling, Renting or Leasing a building.
Regular electrical inspections are essential to ensuring the safety of your tenants or employees. Electrical components can deteriorate over time and this can lead to a reduction in efficiency and an increase in the risk of fire. Even newly installed electrical systems should be checked since components may have been installed incorrectly or faulty components may have been used.
According to the Electricity at Work Regulations Act 1974, employers are required to carry out PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) at their workplace. The testing has to be carried out by a qualified person and includes everything from a computer to a photocopy machine to a large fridge or freezer.
We carry out PAT testing for Offices, Factories, NHS hospitals, private hospitals, schools, colleges, universities, mod, local authorities, emergency services, public houses, clubs, bars, restaurants, garages, hotels, guest houses, theme parks, caravan parks, warehouses, construction sites, airports, landlords, estate agents, retail shops and stores, banks, building societies and many more…
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required for properties when constructed, sold or let. The Energy Performance Certificate provides details on the energy performance of the property and what you can do to improve it.
An Asbestos Management Survey is the standard survey required on any building built or refurbished before 2000. Its purpose is to locate as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspect Asbestos Containing Materials in the building which could be damaged or disturbed during normal occupancy, including foreseeable maintenance and installation, and to access their condition.
Any dwelling created after 1st April 2008 must have an EPC certificate produced using full SAP methodology. This includes New Builds, Conversions and when the number of dwellings within a property has changed i.e. A house changed into 2 flats. A full SAP EPC can be used for sale or rent in the same way as the usual (RdSAP) version and is valid for 10 years.
