No – The inspection and testing must be carried out at intervals of no more than 5 years or where the most recent report requires such inspection and testing to be at intervals of less than 5 years, at the intervals specified in that report. [Note: the legislation refers to ‘intervals’ e.g. every 2 years – the legislation does not refer to future uncertain events that may or may not happen within 5 years e.g. when the next tenancy ends]
Electrical Safety First recommend that when a change of tenancy occurs, the landlord or their representative should always carry out a visual check to confirm that a property is safe to re-let. This check should include confirming that there are no broken or missing switches or sockets, no accessible live parts, no signs of burning on electrical equipment and that any installed RCDs operate when the integral test button is pressed.
Further Reading
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
Guide for landlords: electrical safety standards in the private rented sector
Electrical Safety First – Landlords’ guide to electrical safety
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