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My friend is going to rent his property out. They had an EICR carrisd out less than 2 years ago with a retest date of 10 years. Since this no additions or alterations have been made to the installation. 

Question is do they need to carry out another EICR and is it classed as a change of tenant? I'm not sure as its a change from owner to tenant and not a change of one tenant to another tenant. Suggestions would be welcomed.
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    It should be acceptable , however the landlord is responsible for ensuring that the installation is still in a safe condition.The ten years retest period stated is irrelevant as legislation states a maximum period of five years. 


    Andy Betteridge.

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    If this is the start of a new tenancy then then an electrical inspection and test must be carried out; see "The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations" 2020 3(1)(c)(i).
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    The way I read it, it depends on whether it was inspected and tested with reference to the 18th Edition. It should state the edition on the certificate. If it says 17th Ed, it would need retesting.
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    What a mess, who would be a landlord? 

    Regards, UKPN

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    Andy it is 5 years I've just checked and he misquoted
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    I have an EICR to finish typing up tomorrow condemning a complete rewire that is four years old, just because the installation and/ or paperwork is less than five years old it doesn't mean the installation is safe.


    It is a judgement call that lies with the landlord as to how good the paperwork is for the existing installation.
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    OlympusMons:

    The way I read it, it depends on whether it was inspected and tested with reference to the 18th Edition. It should state the edition on the certificate. If it says 17th Ed, it would need retesting.




    That's a fair comment, start again if it says 17th Edition on it.


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    The rented sector regs impose 3 main conditions on a landlord:


    1) at all times while the property is rented out, it complies with BS 7671:2018 (not just on day 1).

    2) At the start of a new tenancy and at intervals thereafter, the installation must be tested and inspected by a competent person. There is no requirement for this to be done in accordance with BS 7671 or anything else. However, given the landlord's obligation under (1), it would be wise for them to specify that the inspection is carried out against BS 7671:2018.

    3) If the inspection happens to find anything non-compliant with BS 7671:2018, then it should be fixed quickly.


    There is no requirement at any point for the installation to be safe(!).


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    The one I have just checked 3/9/2020 obviously they did not get the memo.

    Two new all RCBO consumer unit, it makes a change not to have to type up a long list of observations. Though the bathroom light is going to get a mention.

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    A change of tenants and a new tenancy agreement will always generate an electrical inspection. I don't think I ever needed a new set of regrulations to tell me that.

    Legh

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