Electric boiler not checked for 18+ months, is this breaking the law?

adr0ck

poppysarah wrote: »

Just for their own peace of mind and to avoid H&S blaming them for deaths.

this would increase the rent by approx £500 - £1000 a year

if an rcd is fitted what does it matter?

Planner

adr0ck wrote: »

yes but the only way anyone would get electrocuted by an electric water tank was if they were messing with the electric water tank

why would anyone be messing with an electric water tank?

Maybe theres a leak and the repair man does?

Maybe its in a airing cupboard and easy to brush against?

Maybe its in the kitchen and easy to touch?

Maybe the pipes coming from it arent correctly earthed?

Maybe the boiler controls are located close to the boiler?

Its just common sense really, I dont even know why you are arguing.

Its all laid out here;

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/electrical_safety.htm

If you are not a big fan of common sense then thats your look out.

Good luck to the O/P.

poppysarah

Our local council thinks "
Electrical Safety
All electrical installations (including wiring, switches and sockets) provided by the landlord must be [FONT=Arial (W1)]certified as safe by a competent electrician (i.e. a member of a recognised body)[/FONT] in accordance with current legislation, at least every five years."
Once every 5 years should be fine unless problems emerge inbetween checks.

adr0ck

Planner wrote: »

Maybe theres a leak and the repair man does?

Maybe its in a airing cupboard and easy to brush against?

Maybe its in the kitchen and easy to touch?

Maybe the pipes coming from it arent correctly earthed?

Maybe the boiler controls are located close to the boiler?

Its just common sense really, I dont even know why you are arguing.

Its all laid out here;

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/electrical_safety.htm

If you are not a big fan of common sense then thats your look out.

Good luck to the O/P.

it was checked 18 months ago

most of the items you picked up on above would have been noticed in the 18 month check up

adr0ck

planner from the link you provided

5 yearly inspections by a qualified electrician to ensure safety and that the electrical system complies with current electrical regulations.

i think this answers the ops question

adr0ck

poppysarah wrote: »

Our local council thinks "
Electrical Safety
All electrical installations (including wiring, switches and sockets) provided by the landlord must be [FONT=Arial (W1)]certified as safe by a competent electrician (i.e. a member of a recognised body)[/FONT] in accordance with current legislation, at least every five years."
Once every 5 years should be fine unless problems emerge inbetween checks.

yes exactly

so why is everyone else on this thread going on about yearly inspections?

when the op has already stated that the appliance was checked 18 months ago

Planner

adr0ck wrote: »

planner from the link you provided

5 yearly inspections by a qualified electrician to ensure safety and that the electrical system complies with current electrical regulations.

i think this answers the ops question

Adr0ck, from my link;

Annual visual inspections by the landlord or agent - recording this on a safety checklist,
Inspections on tenant change-overs, recording electrical equipment, its condition and fuses fitted - see PAT Testing
Periodic inspections of electrical equipment by a qualified electrician.

I think this answers the O/Ps question.

poppysarah

But if there's a problem with an appliance it should be checked immediately.

Maybe other councils say 2 years - I don't know.

adr0ck

poppysarah wrote: »

But if there's a problem with an appliance it should be checked immediately.

Maybe other councils say 2 years - I don't know.

yes but theres no problem with the appliance

adr0ck

Planner wrote: »

Adr0ck, from my link;

Annual visual inspections by the landlord or agent - recording this on a safety checklist,
Inspections on tenant change-overs, recording electrical equipment, its condition and fuses fitted - see PAT Testing
Periodic inspections of electrical equipment by a qualified electrician.

I think this answers the O/Ps question.

if its fitted with an rcd its not going to kill you

you are not going to get electrocuted by an electric water tank unless your messing with it

and even if you are if its fitted with an rcd its not going to kill you