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The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022

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Electrical safety

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6.  Where there are electrical fittings or items within the parts of the premises which are for guest use, or to which the guests are permitted to have access, the holder of the licence must—

(a)ensure that any electrical fittings and items are in—

(i)a reasonable state of repair, and

(ii)proper and safe working order,

(b)arrange for an electrical safety inspection to be carried out by a competent person at least every five years or more frequently if directed by the competent person,

(c)ensure that, following an electrical safety inspection, the competent person produces an Electrical Installation Condition Report on any fixed installations,

(d)arrange for a competent person to—

(i)produce a Portable Appliance Testing Report on moveable appliances to which a guest has access, and

(ii)date label and sign all moveable appliances which have been inspected.

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