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I feel so embarrassed that I come again with more questions. Please do bear with me as I would just like to do it right.

Some histories from my end :
- I had an EIC obtained less than 2 years ago when I first rented out my flat.
- After my tenant move out, I then obtained an EICR in December.

Today, I thought I would like to do the following before the new tenant moves in :
1) To move 2 switches that I think is too close to the hob to a different side of the wall.
2) To move another 2 switches that are located behind my oven to a place that can be seen and easily reached. This 2 switches are for my oven and fridge freezer.

With the above works done, do I need to get a new EICR ? Or a certificate that works are done are sufficient ?
Any other things that I should be aware of and obtain, do, etc to ensure all are well ?

Looking forward to kind feedback.

Thank yo.

There is no requirement for an EICR at any point.

Quote from: Daisies on February 03, 2017, 05:03:05 PM
I feel so embarrassed that I come again with more questions. Please do bear with me as I would just like to do it right.

Some histories from my end :
- I had an EIC obtained less than 2 years ago when I first rented out my flat.
- After my tenant move out, I then obtained an EICR in December.

Today, I thought I would like to do the following before the new tenant moves in :
1) To move 2 switches that I think is too close to the hob to a different side of the wall.
2) To move another 2 switches that are located behind my oven to a place that can be seen and easily reached. This 2 switches are for my oven and fridge freezer.

With the above works done, do I need to get a new EICR ? Or a certificate that works are done are sufficient ?
Any other things that I should be aware of and obtain, do, etc to ensure all are well ?

Looking forward to kind feedback.

Thank yo.

If this is done by an electrician, you will be given a minor works certificate.
However this is actually within DIY boundaries. Moving sockets and switches does not require an entirely new certificate, but as hippogriff has said, you do not strictly need and EIC to rent out a domestic property.

Also, an EIC lasts 5 years for rented domestic properties providing no major changes have been made to the installation.

Assuming your property is in England or Wales, you're not obligated to get any electrical checks. You do, however, for HMO's. In any case, you do need to ensure your electrics are in safe working order.