Holiday Let Electrical Safety Certificate

Here at Tyne Electrical Services we understand that this is a big responsibility for Seaton holiday let owners, that’s why we have put together this guide to breakdown and explain what a holiday let electrical safety certificate is.

EICR for holiday lets

The best way to obtain a Holiday Let Electrical Safety Certificate and to ensure your holiday let is up to adhering to current safety standards is by having an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) - on 1st June 2020 new laws came in that require all private landlords handling property letting have a valid EICR at least every 5 years.

During an EICR, an electrician will make their way around the property and inspect the fixed electrics (for example, wiring, plug sockets, light fittings, shower unit, consumer unit) the condition will be checked to establish how safe the electrics in the home are.

The conclusion of the report will be a code, either C1, C2, C3 OR FI - the code you’re given will establish how safe your current electrical system is, and what needs to be rectified in order to restore the safety of your home. Here is an explanation of the codes:

C1 (Danger is present in the home) - a C1 is the worst result of an EICR as it means that the issues found need to be rectified immediately as they pose a direct risk of injury or worse. This can usually be caused by exposed conductors, broken electrical equipment or electrics that are severely damaged.

C2 (There is a potential to be dangerous)  - Whilst the installation doesn’t pose a current risk of danger, there is potential for this to become dangerous down the line and requires urgent action.

C3 (Improvement advised) - the installation is currently safe but doesn’t meet current regulations or practices, it’s recommended improvements are made to prevent issues later down the line.

F1 (Further Investigation required) This is often used for faults that are hidden away or more complex and a definitive answer cannot be given that day without further investigation being done.

Having an EICR done and any issues rectified means you will then hold a valid Holiday Let Electrical Safety Certificate for the next 5 years and you’ve done your part to protect the safety of your visitors and their families.

Protecting your Seaton Holiday Let

In addition to an EICR, there are little steps you can take as a holiday let owner to upkeep the safety of the home between your EICR’s and maintain your Holiday Let Electrical Safety Certificate.

Take time now and then to have a walk around the property and visually inspect plug sockets, the fuse board or consumer unit and the electrics. Look out for any melt or scorch marks, plugs that are hot to touch or damaged wiring. If you notice any of those issues paired with burning/ammonia smell, flickering lights call your local electrical in Seaton as soon as possible.

Tyne Electrical Services

Tyne Electrical Services are your local and trusted electrician in Seaton, here to help holiday homeowners obtain their Holiday Let Electrical Safety Certificate.

If you’d like to book an EICR or just speak to the team, give us a call or get in touch today!