Electrical appliances
Property owners have a duty of care for electrical systems and appliances and should ensure that they carry out a sight check annually to ensure that there is no wear and tear on leads etc. An annual PAT test on appliances should also be undertaken by a competent person. Major installations should be carried out by a qualified electrician and regularly checked by an electrician belonging to the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation.
Furnishings
All furnishings must comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1998.
Gas
All appliances must conform to the current legislation and be maintained safely. An annual safety check must be carried out by an engineer on the Gas Safe Register and a copy of the record displayed in the property.
Insurance
Property contents insurance must include public liability cover. Please ask one of our Property Portfolio Managers for details or check our Useful Links page for suitable companies.
Fire risk
A fire extinguisher and blanket should be fixed to the wall between the cooker and kitchen exit.
Owners also need to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment, and then keep this updated this if there are any major changes to the property. Click here for details on Fire Risk Assessments.
Access statements
A requirement of Visit England is that properties carry out an assessment of their accessibility to disabled visitors. We then publish these for information on our website. For properties not marketing themselves as having Disabled Access then the assessment does not need to be extensive. Click here for details on Access statements or contact the quality team This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it who can carry this out at a competitive rate.
Energy Performance Certificate
Recent guidance from the Department for Communities and Local Government clarifies that from the 30th June 2011, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) must be obtained for self-catering properties that are (or intend) to be rented out as holiday lets for 4 months or more in any 12 month period.
If you do not have one, we can carry this out at a competitive rate. Please contact the quality department for more information This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
