Upcoming WebinarOver 50% of accidental house fires are caused by electrical appliances and supply faults. Is your organisation doing enough to reduce the risk of electrical fires and meet its legal responsibilities?
With the Regulator of Social Housing placing increased scrutiny on electrical safety compliance during regulatory inspections, particularly under the Safety and Quality Standard, organisations need to ensure they have a robust approach to electrical safety to ensure both resident safety and regulatory compliance.
In this webinar, our panel of property compliance experts will share real-world examples of lessons learnt from common regulatory failings and provide best practice guidance to help you meet your responsibilities with confidence.
As a landlord, prioritising the ‘big six’ areas of property compliance is essential, with electrical safety forming a crucial component of this. Organisations must have robust programmes in place for fixed wire testing and remedial works. Our experts will break down your key legal obligations, outline the changes you need to implement now, and explain how to manage the risks associated with electrical safety effectively.
This session will also explore the upcoming legislative changes aimed at aligning the social rented sector with the private sector, including the introduction of mandatory five-year electrical inspections for all properties used as housing (domestic and communal), and a 28-day timeframe for completing remedial works.
From this webinar, you will gain an understanding of:
• The wider legislation surrounding electrical safety, including the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and Homes Act 2004.• The upcoming changes to electrical safety legislation and how to prepare for them.
• The relationship between electrical safety and fire safety.
• The importance of having programmes in place for fixed wire testing and remedial works.
• How to obtain and demonstrate assurance, utilising both internal and external expertise.
• The options available to you to gain access to properties.
Speakers
• Letrice Thomas, Head of Knowledge and Client Insight at Pennington Choices
• Jack Ashton, Principal Consultant at Pennington Choices
• Niamh Sage, Technical Assurance Project Manager at Pennington Choices
Please note: As our webinars are live events offering expert insights that respond to current developments, the content cannot be CPD certified in advance. Therefore, they are not CPD accredited, and we are unable to issue CPD certification. If you require verification of your attendance, your post-webinar email can serve as supporting documentation.