Electrical periodic inspection report in Ireland
Good practice for landlords in the Republic of Ireland: no certificate or interval is fixed by law, and every 5 years is the usual rhythm. It applies to every rented property, and should be done by a registered, qualified electrician.
At a glance
- How often
- Every 5 years
- Who does it
- A registered, qualified electrician
- Applies to
- Every rented property
- Legal status
- Good practice: no certificate or interval is fixed by law
Common questions
How often should the electrical periodic inspection report be done in Ireland?
No interval is fixed by law in the Republic of Ireland. Every 5 years is the usual good practice. Beamwise keeps the date on your register, but only sends reminders for what the law requires.
Who is responsible for the electrical periodic inspection report?
The landlord is responsible for arranging it. The work itself should be done by a registered, qualified electrician.
Does it apply to every rented property in Ireland?
Yes. It applies to every rented property in the Republic of Ireland.
Is it a legal requirement?
No certificate or fixed interval is required by law for this in the Republic of Ireland, so Beamwise treats it as good practice and never chases it. No statutory electrical certificate or interval in the Republic. S.I. 137/2019, Reg 12 requires electrical installations in good repair and safe working order, and inspectors may ask for a current report from a Safe Electric registered contractor. The 5-year interval is a Beamwise default, not a legal one.
Written from the same rule Beamwise uses to track this for properties in the Republic of Ireland, last updated . Rules change, so check the legislation named above or take professional advice before relying on it.
Other requirements in Ireland
- Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate
- Building insurance
- Local Property Tax
- Minimum standards check (structure, heating, ventilation, facilities)
- Rent setting notice for a new tenancy
- RTB tenancy registration (new and annual)
- Smoke alarms, fire blanket and CO alarms (minimum standards)
- Tenant information pack
- Chimney sweep / solid-fuel appliance service
- Gas safety check (RGI Declaration of Conformance)
- Oil boiler service
- Rent reviews: national rent control
Keep it beside the dates the law does fix.
Beamwise keeps this date on your register, next to the requirements it reminds you about before they run out. Free for your first property.