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The Electrical Safety Council

The Electrical Safety Council. A UK charity dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and fires from electrical Accidents. Improving Electrical Safety in the Private Rented Sector. The Sector. An estimated nine million people currently live in the Private Rented Sector (PRS)

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The Electrical Safety Council

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  1. The Electrical Safety Council A UK charity dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and fires from electrical Accidents

  2. Improving Electrical Safety in the Private Rented Sector

  3. The Sector An estimated nine million people currently live in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) 2011 figures – nationwide, accounts for 15% of the population Higher in cities – particularly in London – estimated 24% The sector is rapidly growing – almost doubling in size in the decade to 2011 Expected to house 20% of all households by 2020

  4. The Problem An estimated 35% of homes in the PRS do not meet the Decent Homes Standard One in Five Homes in the PRS had one or more category 1 hazards according to the HHSRS One in eleven renting families are living in a home with electrical hazards Large amount of anecdotal evidence showing widespread poor conditions and concerns

  5. What can be done – What would we like to see Mandatory inspections of installations and supplied appliances for the PRS Period not exceeding five years Visual inspections more regularly – and on change of tenancy Supply proof to the tenant that the property has been inspected and is safe

  6. House Proud • Help councils introduce Selective Licensing • Improve data collection and sharing • Promote self regulation & accreditation schemes • Improve guidance on rights and responsibilities

  7. England Recommendation for mandatory electrical inspection & testing Commons Debate moved by Mike Thornton MP: “It is evident that current laws are just not up to scratch…mainly because they neither protect the landlord nor the tenant against unknown faults” Scotland Motion signed by 32 MSPs, leading to a Private Members’ Debate • Amendments to Housing (Scotland) Bill Wales • Open letter to Welsh Government • Questions asked in Assembly ‘Will electrical safety - the cause of 68% of accidental fires - be treated with the same level of seriousness as gas safety?’

  8. Review of the Sector The Department for Communities and Local Government’s review of property conditions in the sector

  9. PRS Review • Opportunities to comment on: • Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms • Retaliatory Eviction • Selective Licensing • How homes are rated and assessed for hazards

  10. How can you help? Respond to the conditions review with your concerns – there is plenty to comment upon. Contact MPs on the issue Encourage tenants to report their problems and concerns Help educate both tenants and landlords of their rights and responsibilities Please support our campaign

  11. Thank you for your attention – any questions?

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