FULL GUIDE IN PREPARATION
This guide has been scoped and reviewed but not yet written up. The legislation it covers is set out below, with the citation and the date each entry was last checked. The service page linked underneath carries the practical detail in the meantime.
The legislation this guide covers
LEGAL BASIS
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
Fixed electrical installations in rented homes must be inspected and tested at least every five years. The report goes to tenants, and to the local authority within seven days of a request.
Read the legislationLAST REVIEWED 2026-09