HMO portable appliance testing (PAT) in Northern Ireland
A legal requirement for landlords in Northern Ireland, needed every 12 months. It applies to rented properties that are houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), and must be done by a registered, qualified electrician.
At a glance
- How often
- Every 12 months
- Who does it
- A registered, qualified electrician
- Applies to
- Rented properties that are houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)
- Legal status
- Legal requirement
Common questions
How often is the HMO portable appliance testing (PAT) needed in Northern Ireland?
The HMO portable appliance testing (PAT) is needed every 12 months in Northern Ireland, counted from the date of the last one.
Who is responsible for the HMO portable appliance testing (PAT)?
The landlord is responsible for arranging it. The work itself must be done by a registered, qualified electrician.
Does it apply to every rented property in Northern Ireland?
No. It applies to rented properties that are houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
What does the law say?
NI HMO standard licence conditions: a current PAT certificate for appliances the landlord supplies, produced to the council on demand. The conditions say 'current' without fixing an interval; 12 months is a Beamwise default.
Written from the same rule Beamwise uses to track this for properties in Northern Ireland, last updated . Rules change, so check the legislation named above or take professional advice before relying on it.
Other requirements in Northern Ireland
- Carbon monoxide alarms
- Certificate of fitness (pre-1945 property)
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Gas Safety Certificate (CP12 / LGSR)
- HMO chimney and flue cleaning
- HMO fire risk assessment
- HMO licence
- Landlord Registration Scheme
- Smoke and heat alarms
- Tenancy deposit protection
- Tenancy Information Notice
- Chimney sweep / solid-fuel appliance service
- Legionella risk assessment
- Oil boiler service
- Rent increases: frequency and notice
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