Domestic Premises (Electrical Safety Certificate) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Requires an electrical safety certificate to be provided to a prospective purchaser of domestic premises in specified circumstances.
• The certificate would assess the safety of the electrical installation in the premises.
• The measure is linked to related provisions described as “connected purposes” in the Bill.
• Originated in the Lords and is currently at the 3rd Reading stage in the Lords, meaning it is nearing the end of its passage through that House.

Progress

The Bill is at the 3rd Reading in the House of Lords, moving through the final stages in the Lords before possible passage to the House of Commons.