A new guide on electrical safety in communal areas of residential properties has been published by the Electrical Safety Council.

The guide – produced in conjunction with the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA) – aims to raise awareness of the legal obligations relating to electrical safety in the common parts of residential buildings by providing guidance and advice on areas such as staircases, hallways, landings and boiler rooms.

Phil Buckle, director general of the Electrical Safety Council, said:

“In partnership with ARMA we undertook a survey of their members. It revealed that 84% of respondents felt that guidance on inspection and testing in communal areas would be beneficial to electrical safety in areas accessible to residents, staff and others visiting the property.”

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