Electrical Safety Standards in Private Rented Sector Regs 2020 EICR
This checklist covers compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and applicable UK statutory requirements for construction operations. Non-compliance can result in unlimited fines and up to two years imprisonment under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 / Gas Safety Regulations 1998 and HSWA 1974.
- Industry: Construction
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
- Role: Electrical Safety Manager
- Total Items: 20
- Compliance: Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS 7671:2018 18th Edition, The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, IET Code of Practice
Electrical Safety Compliance & Certification
Verify EICR currency, PAT records, and BS 7671:2018 installation compliance.
- Is the fixed wiring Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) current (5-year commercial, 5-year HMO)?
- Are Portable Appliance Tests (PAT) conducted by a competent person at appropriate risk-based intervals?
- Is the electrical installation designed, installed, and verified against BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition)?
- Attach photo of current EICR certificate, PAT records, and BS 7671 installation certificate:
Competence, Monitoring & Outstanding Actions
Verify worker competence, active monitoring programme, and outstanding corrective actions.
- Are all workers competent for their tasks (trained, experienced, or supervised as appropriate)?
- Is monitoring and measurement of key compliance indicators carried out at required frequencies?
- Number of outstanding corrective actions from previous inspection or audit:
- Attach photo of training records, monitoring reports, and corrective action tracker:
Emergency Procedures, Signage & Legal Notices
Verify emergency procedures, mandatory statutory signage, and drill records.
- Are emergency procedures documented, practiced through drills, and records maintained?
- Are all statutory notices, signage, and warnings correctly displayed per applicable regulations?
- Overall compliance with applicable UK statutory requirements:
- Attach photo of emergency drill records, statutory signage register, and compliance certificates:
Enforcement Compliance & Management Review
Verify enforcement notice compliance, management review programme, and senior accountability.
- Have all findings from previous regulatory inspections, enforcement notices, and prohibition orders been resolved?
- Is management review of the health and safety management system conducted at least annually?
- Number of open enforcement actions or improvement notices outstanding:
- Senior Responsible Officer certification of inspection completion:
Corrective Actions & Inspector Sign-Off
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- List all deficiencies identified in this inspection:
- Overall compliance status?
- Corrective actions assigned to (name and department):
- Inspector digital signature and date:
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Why Use This Electrical Safety Standards in Private Rented Sector Regs 2020 EICR?
This electrical safety standards in private rented sector regs 2020 eicr helps construction teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for electrical safety manager professionals, this checklist covers 20 critical inspection points across 5 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Ensures compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS 7671:2018 18th Edition, The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, IET Code of Practice. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Electrical Safety Standards in Private Rented Sector Regs 2020 EICR cover?
This checklist covers 20 inspection items across 5 sections: Electrical Safety Compliance & Certification, Competence, Monitoring & Outstanding Actions, Emergency Procedures, Signage & Legal Notices, Enforcement Compliance & Management Review, Corrective Actions & Inspector Sign-Off. It is designed for construction operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
Who should use this Electrical Safety Standards in Private Rented Sector Regs 2020 EICR?
This checklist is designed for Electrical Safety Manager professionals in the construction industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.