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Check to confirm that a working carbon monoxide alarm compliant with British Standard EN 50291 is in place when a carbon burning appliance is

present in the property, tested to ensure it is in proper working order on the day the tenancy begins3

Date test carried out Proposed retest date

Not required

N.B. The current Visual Electrical Checklist, Electrical Installation Condition Report, Gas Safety Certificate, Annual Combustion Appliance Safety Report and Legionella Risk Assessment, which you have signed

to state you are in possession of (if relevant to you), are supporting documents that you may need to produce to demonstrate the validity of this certificate. It is recommended that you keep these with this

certificate and be prepared to make them available if required or requested by your tenant, insurance company, mortgage provider or local authority.

1 This is a legal requirement for all tenancies which commence after the 1 October 2015.

2 This is a legal requirement.3 For tenancies starting after the 1 October 2015, this is a legal requirement in properties which contain a solid fuel burning appliance which is situated in a room used wholly or partly as living

accommodation. This is highly recommended when there is a gas or oil burning appliance installed.

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Check to confirm the presence of a working smoke alarm on each floor of the house, tested to ensure it is in proper working order on the day

the tenancy begins.1 Date test carried out Proposed retest date

Check to confirm an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) has been carried out by a competent, registered electrician with experience of

carrying out inspecting and testing, within the last 5 years or within the time frame recommended on the EICR. (Find competent electricians at

www.electricalcompetentperson.co.uk) Date carried out Next EICR due

Check to confirm a visual electrical inspection has taken place within the last year, a Portable Appliance Test has been undertaken in line with a risk

assessment, and any urgent remedial action noted has been carried out. (Visual electrical checklist and guidance can be downloaded from www.

homesafetyguidance.co.uk) Date carried out 4 Check to confirm that a Gas Safety Certificate has been completed in the last year. (Find registered gas engineers at www.gassaferegister.co.uk)2

Date carried out

Next Gas Safety Certificate due

Not applicable (a gas burning appliance is not present)

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5 Check to confirm that an Annual Safety Report for any solid fuel or oil combustion appliance has been completed in the last year by a competent,

registered installer. (Find a registered installer at www.competentperson.co.uk)

Date carried out Next Certificate due

Not applicable (a solid fuel or oil combustion appliance is not present)

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I, the landlord/principal duty holder (delete as appropriate), confirm that the above checks have been carried out for the property specified above:

Next Portable Appliance Test / /

Next visual electrical inspection due

Please tick to confirm

Please tick to confirm

Please tick to confirm

Please tick to confirm

Property Address:

Please tick to confirm

Please tick to confirm

Print name:

Date: / /

Signature:

It is recommended that all alarms are tested annually to ensure the ongoing safety of your tenants.

It is recommended that all alarms are tested annually to ensure the ongoing safety of your tenants.

Check to confirm an up-to-date Legionella Risk Assessment has been completed in line with HSE guidance. (More information can be found at

www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/what-you-must-do.htm) 2,4 Date risk assessment carried out Next risk assessment due

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4 Landlords have a duty to carry out a full risk assessment on their properties, checking for conditions that can encourage the spread of Legionella, and subsequently mitigating or controlling such conditions.

This Home Safety Certificate confirms that the assessments listed below have been successfully completed to help ensure the

avoidance of utility related hazards and validate the continued safety of the property specified.

These general checks are designed to provide an appropriate home safety framework under most circumstances. However, if

your tenants are vulnerable, elderly or have a disability, special consideration should be given to determine whether additional

checks may be required.

Checks to be undertaken

1 Stairs

Confirm Date for remedial work

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The banister (including supports) is complete, secure and free from damage. It extends the full length

of the stairway and does not have any openings greater than 100mm wide that a small child could

fall through or become trapped in.

b Stairs are well lit, with light switches at the top and bottom or presence detectors in place.

cThere are no trailing electrical flexes, damaged carpet, broken/misaligned or loose floorboards or

other trip hazards/obstructions present on stairs or steps.

2 Rooms and Balconies

a Rooms are well lit and any changes in elevation under foot can be seen clearly.

b Windows are free from damage, lock securely and open correctly.

cWindow restrictors are fitted on all windows above ground level. If not present, tenant has been

made aware of dangers.*

dGuard rails on roof areas and balconies are complete, with gaps no larger than 100mm,

securely fixed, free from damage, and are at least one metre high.

3 Outdoor Areas

aAny doors leading to roofed areas that are not supposed to be accessed by occupants are secure and

well maintained.

b Floors, yards and paths are in a good condition. Any change in level is clearly defined and well lit.

cAny outdoor steps are free-draining to reduce icing, complete, and maintained in a good condition.

Handrails are present for steep and long flights of steps.

d There are no obstacles which make flat areas uneven, e.g. protruding paving slabs.

Visual Electrical GuidanceGuidance notes for the Visual Electrical Checklist

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Meter equipmentThe intake position refers to the electrical equipment and wiring at the point where electricity enters

your property. It consists of the supply cut out fuse, meter and consumer unit. Look for the thick

cabling and boxes that link your electricity meter to the external power grid, as displayed in the

image below. This will usually be located inside the house, near the electricity meter and consumer

unit. However, sometimes the electricity meter and service cut out fuse are located in a box outside,

with the consumer unit in a different position. In these instances, both areas should be inspected.

Overheating in this area can pose a significant fire risk. To avoid this, it is important that it is not

boxed-in or obstructed, and that it is checked annually for signs of burning. The risk of fire is

increased if materials are stored within close proximity. This is because the clutter may damage

electrical equipment if knocked over, prevent heat from dissipating or, if combustible, contribute to

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Checks to be undertaken1 Meter equipment

Confirm Date for remedial work

a There are no visual signs of burning, overheating or damage and no burning smell at the electrical intake

position (usually where the consumer unit and electricity meter are located).*

b The electrical intake position and consumer unit are easily accessible and free from storage materials

2 Consumer unit (fuse box)a There are no blanks missing from the consumer unit.*

b The consumer unit is correctly labelled for identification of circuits.*

c There are no noticeable signs of electrical burning near the consumer unit/ electricity meter (by smell or

visual evidence).*3 Residual Current Device (RCD, RCBO, RCCB)

a 30mA RCD(s) are present in the consumer unit. †

Please state if not applicable due to RCD(s) being present on all sockets (by writing NA in the tick box).

b I have operated the test button(s) on these RCD(s) during the course of this inspection and confirm they

are operating properly.c RCD(s) not present in consumer unit, but sockets are provided with RCD protection and the test button

on each has been operated within the last quarter.

Please state if not applicable because RCDs are present in the consumer unit only (by writing NA in the tick

box).d After consulting my tenant, to the best of my knowledge the RCD and/or circuit breakers do not trip

frequently. **4 Fixtures and Fittingsa All fittings [light fittings/sockets /switches/outlets/showers/storage heaters etc.] on the premises are

tightly secured in their back box, with all screws present.

b All sockets on the premises are working (i.e. power a simple appliance such as a lamp).

c No fittings [light fittings /sockets/switches/outlets/showers/storage heaters etc.] on the premises show

signs of burning or damage.d There are no signs of modification/alteration to the electrical installation from the previous tenant.

5 Electrical Appliancesa All portable electrical appliances supplied by the landlord have been visually inspected and tested in line

with the risk assessment carried out by the tester.

b The tenant has been made aware of the danger posed by overloading sockets and understands that it is

their responsibility to use appliances safely.**

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*If you are unable to check this box, immediate action is required. Please contact a competent, registered electrician at your earliest convenience. Competent electricians can be found at

www.electricalcompetentperson.co.uk **Ticking this box will not constitute a valid check unless your tenant(s) sign to confirm.

† 30mA RCDs are designed to prevent fatal electric shocks. If an RCD of this rating is not present, it is strongly recommended that you have one fitted by a competent, registered electrician.

This assessment and agreed schedule of testing is supporting documentation which you may need to produce to demonstrate the validity of this checklist.

N.B. If your house is occupied by multiple tenants - a lead tenant should be identified to sign this document. In the event of the lead tenant vacating the property - existing tenants are required to

make the landlord aware so that an updated checklist can be completed and issued.