A gas safety check is a mandatory term that every landlord must have to conduct in Scotland. A gas safety check record is also known as a gas safety certificate. A gas safety check report is a document which has details about detailed inspection carried out on all the gas appliances in your property Gas...
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Top 6 Important Tips To Improve Your EPC Ratings
What is the minimum EPC rating for rental properties? If you are a landlord in Edinburgh and want to enhance the EPC rating of your rental property to a possible rise in the new minimum requirement to rating C or D. Then, there are a number of quick and simple steps you can take. It...
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New Smoke Alarm Legislation in Scotland
First, let’s understand the old Housing Act 1987. According to The Housing (Scotland) Act 1987, it is required for all homes to be equipped with interlinking alarms for warning in the case of fire or suspected fire. But now there is a new smoke and fire alarm legislation in Scotland. The new Housing (Scotland) Act...
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Why PAT Testing is necessary? Benefits of PAT Testing
What is PAT Testing? Portable Appliances Testing (PAT Testing) is a process of inspecting all electrical portable appliances on your property. It includes visual inspection and electrical testing of portable appliances to ensure that all your appliances are working properly. PAT Testing Ensure the safety of your workplace with PAT – Portable Appliance...
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What is an EICR? Purpose & benefits of an EICR certificate!
What is an EICR? Whether you are a landlord, homeowner, business owner, or property manager, it is required to maintain damages and/or conditions which may indicate potential danger, as well as provide recommendations for improvement within a given property. An electrical installation condition report is also known as an EICR certificate. It is a certificate...
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What is PAT testing? – Portable Appliance Testing
What is PAT Testing? – Portable Appliance Testing PAT Testing or Portable Appliance Testing is an examination of electrical equipment on your property to make sure they are safe to use. This PAT Testing process includes visual inspection and electrical testing of all your appliances. However, it is essential to understand that electrical testing is...
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What is a Legionella risk assessment?
A Legionella Risk Assessment is a technical evaluation that includes physical and administrative elements. An experienced individual should carry it out with the right credentials to ensure compliance and safety. Topics: Legionella Control, Water hygiene. It is quite impossible to say that Legionella bacteria will not exist in your water system but with propper Legionella...
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