According to Government figures there are 30 deaths in the UK each year due to faulty electrics. Statistics show that 20 percent of fires are also started by electrics on the blink.
Figures for the fires bring the total deaths last year, blamable on faulty electrics, to 47 with a shocking further 1000 injured. These are clearly very significant figures and the fact that they are highly preventable just makes them all the more tragic. Landlords in the UK are being urged to carry out comprehensive and regular checks on their electrical systems in a bid to try and reduce the figures.
The number of electric appliances in rental accommodation has risen steadily over the years, with everyone having personal stereos and TVs plus an increase in the number of electric stoves. That is why PAT, or Portable Appliance Testing, has become such a vital part of every UK landlord’s responsibility.
As well as preventing tragic accidents, it pays landlords to bear in mind it is very possible that their house insurance will be void if these tests are not carried out on a regular basis.
Nobody wants a preventable accident taking place on their property and PAT will help you to eliminate the chances of this happening. It is well worth the extra hassle to make sure that you have peace of mind on this subject.
