Landlord Electrical Safety

Tenant and landlord Electrical Safety Checks must be performed by a qualified Electrician who is licensed in Canada. These checks are to be performed on a regular basis to keep your premises safe. Annual electrical safety checks for all residential landlords must be scheduled each year.

It is vital that the landlord maintains safe practices in the operation of their electrical system. When a fire alarm goes off in the property, it does not necessarily mean there is a fire. Some fires may only produce minor smoke and also black smoke from curtains. All landlords should be familiar with the various types of wiring systems and registered electricians will conduct all inspections on a premises, ensuring there are no faults in the wiring system. All appliances such as microwaves, kettles, boilers and lights in the property should have a working power circuit breaker. When doing the electrical safety check, it is vital to check that all outlets in the property have been correctly fitted and that the correct amount of current is running through all circuits.

There are several things to consider when selecting a Electrical Safety Inspector or Electrician to provide your landlord with electrical appliances installations. You should always ask to see their certificate and also take their license number. You should also request a written guarantee that the individual will undertake to rectify any safety related issues that may arise and take action where required. Finally, do not forget to enquire whether they have sufficient insurance cover for the undertaking of the work.

Before installing the electrical safety appliances in your building, you must ensure that they are fitted correctly. It is essential to follow all the local building regulations and should not overlook the electrical sockets and wiring requirements of your property. If you do not install the necessary sockets and wiring correctly you could find that later you cannot reset the devices. Some of the most common problems that occur when using non-standard wiring is that they become broken or faulty. As a result, this means that the devices are not functioning and you cannot carry out the necessary repairs. It would be advisable to use a professional electrician to make sure that everything is fitted correctly.