Page 18 - LHP News Autumn 2018

FREE SAFETY CHECK

PLEASE REMEMBER
You must provide
us with access to
your home to carry
out this check.

As our services come together, we are reviewing the best practice of both
organisations. As part of this, we have decided to accelerate our electrical testing
programme in the south of the county – reducing it from a ten year programme to a
five year one.

It is our legal duty to make sure that your home – and its electrical systems such as fuse boards, sockets,
switches and lighting – are safe. This means we have begun a six month electrical testing programme across
all of our southern housing stock. Here are some useful questions and answers to tell you more…

How will I know when my test is taking place? Do I need to do anything?
If you’re a LHP customer in south Lincolnshire, you To help us prepare for the check, please make sure:
will receive an ‘electric safety check’ letter providing
you with your pre-arranged appointment details. If • We can access the electrical fuse board, sockets,
your appointment isn’t convenient, please contact switches and lights throughout your home
us immediately so we can arrange a more suitable • You have a minimum of £2 credit on your
date and time. prepayment electric meter if you have one.

What about customers in the north? You may need to temporarily unplug your
The programme in the north is already a five year appliances but the electrician will discuss this with
one. This will continue as planned and you’ll be sent you before the check.
a letter when your electrical safety check is due.
My electric supply is no longer being used, do I still
Do I have to pay for the safety check? need an electrical safety check?
No – the electrical safety check is free and is part of Yes – we still need to carry out a safety check by law
our commitment to testing the safety of your home. but this will only take approximately 15 minutes of
your time.
How long will the check take?
The check will take between two and four hours
dependent on the system within your home.

0345 604 1472 www.lincolnshirehp.com