The responsibility for electrical safety in commercial premises is likely to be decided by the lease.This, or a separate contractual arrangement, should set out whether the tenant, landlord or managing agent takes on these duties.
Tenant businesses must assess the risks of their use of electricity at work and take steps to control these risks - from ensuring electrical installations are safe and providing suitable equipment to carrying out preventative maintenance and ensuring safe systems of work.
However, landlords are likely to have a duty of care for wiring systems and electrical equipment. It's therefore a good idea for landlords to conduct electrical safety checks before leasing a property.You can download the guide to electrical safety in the workplace from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) website (PDF, 64K)
If you work from home, you'll need to be aware of the electrical safety requirements for homes. Find out about the electrical safety requirements for homes at the Communities and Local Government website .
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