North Lanarkshire residents to receive electrical safety checks at properties

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Nearly 7500 council tenants across North Lanarkshire will soon begin receiving appointment letters for their properties’ five-yearly electrical safety tests.Quaified inspectors will visit to conduct “vital checks” on the condition of wiring, which can deteriorate or become damaged over time and then cause electric shock, fire and burns.Council officials are highlighting the importance of the tests and urging residents to keep their appointments or reschedule if necessary – noting that the ches are “a legal duty” and that residents must provide access.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Project delivery manager Raymond Boyd said: “These checks are extremely important for keeping our tenants, residents and communities safe.“This type of testing takes place every five years and is carried out with the minimal disruption to tenants – so if you receive an appointment please keep this and ensure access is provided.“We’re asking tenants to work with us and provide access to allow us to protect them and their homes from fire and give them the peace of mind that their home remains safe.”North Lanarkshire Council add that “a small number of tenants don’t provide access and seem unaware of their and our obligations to maintain and keep them and their properties safe”.The authority added in a statement: “The