Gas and electricity safety in tourism business

Electrical safety

Electrical safety laws apply to most electrical equipment in your accommodation. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Toasters
• Kettles
• TVs
• Lamps
• Radios

The laws apply to new and second-hand equipment equally.

If you are making the equipment available for your guests to use, you will be liable for their safety. For electrical equipment to be regarded as safe, there should be no risk (or only a minimal risk) that the equipment could cause death or injury to any person, or cause damage to property.

You should regularly check and service the electrical goods you supply in your accommodation to ensure their safety by getting. Best practice recommends that regular portable appliance testing (PAT) is carried out on the electrical system and appliances within your accommodation to identify any repairs or upgrades to ensure your electrical safety.

Gas safety

You must have gas appliances, installation pipework or flue installed in your premises in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. You must maintain them in a safe condition. A Gas Safe engineer must inspect them at least once a year.

For more information visit NIBusinessInfo.co.uk
Source: NI Business Info

Updated: 21/08/2020
This information is provided as a guide and is not designed to be definitive. Each business has its own requirements, depending on the type of accommodation.