The Importance of Electrical Safety Certificates

Everyone has a dream to live in a dream house and to have an office in a sky high and state-of-the-art building. Such desires have existed forever, and has become a reality for many. But history screams that such stories were once ruthlessly shattered by a fire accident in the year 1666, namely "The great fire of London". Since then, the administration has left no stone unturned to not let history repeat itself. One of the most common reasons for such unfortunate accidents are dangerous loopholes in electronic connections and equipment, and this is where electrical safety steps in. And this is why this article intends to enlighten you about the importance of electrical safety certificates.

According to the facts revealed by the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System, electric shocks account for around 10,000 accidents each year in England alone. While in Great Britain, the electrical supply systems account for around 12% of accidental fires. Incorrectly installed, faulty and ineffectively kept up electrical establishments and wiring account for many of these occurrences, resulting in injuries, fatalities, and huge property damage.

Over time, every single electrical system gets damaged and deteriorates. Any additions and modifications made may also bring subtle faults, such as loose connections, that can go unnoticed for quite a long time and can heat up to temperatures high enough to cause a fire.

To counter these issues, the citizens and property owners were held liable by law. The Housing Act 2004, Part 1, suggests that, "If the local council find a serious electrical hazard, they can serve a Hazard Awareness Notice, Improvement Notice, Prohibition Order or take Emergency Remedial Action. The landlord can also be charged a fee of several hundred pounds when a legal notice is served." And the part P of the Building Regulations 2010 simply states that: "Reasonable provision shall be made in the design and installation of electrical work in order to protect persons operating, maintaining or altering them from fire or injury."

What does that mean for you? In order to protect yourself and your property, it is crucial that you obtain an electrical safety certificate and hire the services of a fully qualified electrician for any modifications in the electrical systems or appliances. It is also advised to have all electrical appliances in your property checked on an annual basis, and also make sure that your tenants (if you have any) are aware of their responsibilities to electrical safety.

About the Author:

I am James Livingstone the owner of Trade Facilities Services, we provide electrical certificates and electrical testing in London, Essex and Kent at reasonable and fair prices. The company is fully insured and and all electricians are qualified and are members of either NAPIT or the NICEIC. We believe in publishing the correct information for our consumers to ensure they get value for money.

I am James Livingstone the owner of Trade Facilities Services, we provide electrical certificates and electrical testing in London, Essex and Kent at reasonable and fair prices.