Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 (named day). It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Private Rented Housing: Electrical Safety

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to define the standard of competency required for landlords meeting their electrical safety obligation to tenants.

Answer: The Government is introducing a new requirement for electrical safety inspections to be conducted by a competent person at least every 5 years in all privately rented properties. The Government will produce guidance for landlords employing inspectors and testers to carry out the inspections. This will set out how landlords should determine the correct level of qualification and competence required to undertake the work of inspecting electrical installations in privately rented housing.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 281003
Session: 2017-19
Subjects: Landlords Electrical safety Private rented housing Standards Tenants
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk