Part 1Housing standards
Chapter 4The repairing standard
Landlord's duty to repair and maintain
19BF1Electrical safety inspections
1
An inspection carried out in pursuance of section 19A must be carried out by a competent person.
2
The person carrying out the inspection must prepare a record of the inspection including the following information—
a
the date on which the inspection was carried out,
b
the address of the house inspected,
c
the name and address of the landlord or the landlord's agent,
d
the name, address and relevant qualifications of the person who carried out the inspection,
e
a description, and the location, of each installation, fixture, fitting and appliance inspected,
f
any defect identified,
g
any action taken to remedy a defect.
3
A copy of the record must be—
a
given to the landlord, and
b
retained by the landlord for a period of 6 years.
4
The Scottish Ministers must publish guidance on the carrying out of inspections.
5
In determining who is competent to carry out an inspection, the landlord must have regard to the guidance.