Safety, standards and security for private rented housing

The following resources are provided as part of an industry-wide initiative to help home owners find a local registered electrician and understand their responsibilities on how to ensure safe electrical work is completed by a competent, registered electrician, or is checked by one:

• To find a registered electrician - Search the register of electricians belonging to various Competent Person Schemes (CPS). These were introduced by the UK Government to allow individuals and enterprises to self-certify that their work complies with the Building Regulations as an alternative to submitting a building notice or using an approved inspector. A Competent Person must be registered with a scheme that has been approved by MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).
• General guidance - For general advice, guidance and information refer to the Electrical Safety First website (opens new window)