When is an Electrical Safety Certificate Required?

I had recently hired an electrician for some electrical tweaks at my home. But I had no idea about an electrical safety check certificate, until my brother told me about it. He told me that an electrical safety certificate should be given to the client who hired the electrician within 28 days of the work's completion if the electrician performed any electrical installation work on the consumer's property.

What is an electrical safety certificate for rented property?

A legal document known as an electrical safety certificate attests that the installation work has been finished, has undergone testing and inspection, complies with all applicable regulations, and is safe to link to the electricity supply.

A copy of the

must be retained by the electrical contractor for a minimum of five (5) years.

There are certain exceptions. For maintenance work, for instance, an electrical safety certificate also isn't required.

The certificate serves as a warranty that the electrical installation work was done safely and by a qualified electrical contractor.

When is an electrical safety certificate required?

Due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of safety requirements, electricity mishaps and accidents of an electric nature are on the rise. In India, CEA offers electrical safety standards that must be adhered to at all locations with electric supply in order to reduce electrical risk.

We can categorise CEA Regulations into three categories: exceeding 650 volts, 440-650 volts, and 250 volts delivered on the premises.

How to get landlord electrical safety certificate?

Obtaining an electric safety certificate is relatively simple. Obtaining a certificate involves the following 3 steps:

1. To begin with, all you need to do is give them a call at (M: 8588995697) and describe your needs; alternatively, you can contact them online (

   www.secureindia.online

   )

2. After that, a contact person will contact you at the time you specified and request some information about your electrical system. and will inform you about the process and relevant laws. Likewise, schedule an electrical safety examination.

3. Next, in accordance with CEA guidelines, the safety engineer will evaluate your electric system and report back to you with any issues or results.

4. After addressing the issues, you will receive your certificate of electrical safety.

Benefits of electrical safety check certificate:

1. Releases you from your legal obligation.

2. Lessens personal and corporate risk.

3. Aids in a claim for insurance.

4. Gives you assurance regarding your electrical system.

5. Reduces the risk of electrocution.

6. Reduce the likelihood of a short circuit.

7. Reduce the likelihood of an electricity-related fire accident.

8. Lower costs for worker compensation.

I hope now you understand about electrical safety check certificate in detail.