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A procedure involving periodic inspection and testing, in conjunction with interim visual condition reports may also be considered where appropriate. However, in general, we consider the use of a Visual Condition Report is only suitable where the installation has either been inspected and tested as part of the initial verification process, in which case an Electrical Installation Certificate should have been issued, or has been inspected and tested within the last two years, in which case a Periodic Inspection Report should have been issued. Where a periodic inspection has been carried out, the overall outcome stated on the report should have been 'Satisfactory', or any Code 1 or Code 2 departures should have been rectified. We recommend that you use a competent electrician who has relevant experience to carry out Periodic Inspection Reporting. Further information relating to Periodic Inspection Reporting is available as a free download from the Electrical Safety Council in the document Periodic Inspection Reporting – recommendation codes for domestic and similar installations (Best Practice Guide 4) at www.esc.org.uk Further information relating to periodic inspection reports can be found in Appendix C of this Guide. 18 The Electrical Safety Council Landlords’ Guide to Electrical Safety in Scotland
5. Portable Appliances The majority of electric shock fatalities in homes are caused by faulty plugs, leads and appliances and many of these can be avoided by landlords and tenants taking simple steps. It should also be noted that the safety of portable appliances relies to some extent on the standard of the fixed wiring. The incorrect use of any hand-held electrical appliance will increase the risk of electric shock to the user. For example, after using an appliance, such as an iron, the user may wind the flex around the appliance, and create a twist or flex in the cord. Repeating this process over time may lead to the flex being damaged and increase the risk of electric shock or fire. So that the risks are kept to a minimum, you and/or your tenant(s) will need to take steps to ensure that portable electrical equipment is safely used, stored and checked. Providing portable appliances Before providing portable appliances to your tenant(s) you should check that each appliance has at least the CE Mark, which is the product manufacturer’s claim that it meets all the requirements of European legislation. We recommend that appliances with additional safety marks, such as the British Standard Kitemark or the ‘BEAB Approved’ mark (which indicate that the equipment has been assessed by an independent body as meeting with the relevant product standard) are purchased, as these tend to provide greater assurance of electrical safety. It is also important to ensure the electrical installation is suitable for the equipment provided and the equipment provided is suitable for the condition(s) and location where it is likely to be used. Where portable electrical equipment is provided, the tenants should always be told to read and follow the equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Copies of the instructions should be left in the property so the tenant(s) can refer to them as and when required. Landlords should also ensure that manufacturers’ instructions relating to electrical equipment are available for new tenants who may be expected to use existing electrical equipment. The Electrical Safety Council Landlords’ Guide to Electrical Safety in Scotland 19
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