Electrical Fixed Wiring Testing (EICR) and PAT Testing became mandatory for Private Rented Properties in Scotland on 1st December 2015.

Main Legislation Points:

• The electrical safety inspection has two separate elements: An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) on the safety of the electrical installations, fixtures and fittings and a Portable Appliance Test (PAT) on portable appliances.
• EICR to be carried out by an electrical contractor with membership of SELECT or NICEIC.
• An electrical safety inspection must have been carried out and in place: – Before a tenancy starts and during the tenancy at intervals of no more than 5 years (could be 3-4 years for HMO property) from the date of the previous inspection.
• A copy of the most recent EICR and PAT report must be given to a person who is to become a tenant before a tenancy starts. If an inspection is carried out during a tenancy a copy relating to that inspection must be given to the tenant.
• See the SELECT guide for Landlords using this LINK.

The above information was published by the Scottish Government on 19th February 2015 and came into effect on 1st December 2015.