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I will be responsible for all costs involved. All appropriate safety regulations and legislation will be adhered to. The work will be carried out by a competent tradesperson who is adequately qualified and appropriately insured. I will be responsible for any ongoing maintenance costs associated with the works carried out. If appropriate, Planning Permission and/or a Building Control approval has been obtained before work starts. This information has been provided to the Repairs Inspector in advance of the work commencing. All installation of gas appliances, or any work to gas pipes, will be carried out by a Gas Safe registered Contractor. Certification will be provided to the Gas & Electrical Manager as soon as is practicably possible. Any electrical alterations will be undertaken by a competent and suitably qualified person or contractor. Upon completion, a minor electrical installation certificate will be completed and provided to the Repairs Inspector as soon as is practicably possible. IVH will retain ownership of any fixtures or fittings and they must not be removed without the Association’s permission. The work must be completed within 6 months of the approval date. In the event that work is not completed within 6 months, a new application will be required. We reserve the right to restore the property to its original condition, if the improvements or alterations are not finished to an acceptable standard, or if any of the other criteria have not been met. The customer will be responsible for paying any costs associated with this work. No works should be carried out unless written approval has been received.
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to grant permission for EV chargers in flats. We are actively looking for a solution to this.
Unfortunately, without a dedicated space to charge your car without it affecting others we are unable to approve your application. *if you are currently applying for a driveway and a dropped kerb – which is arranged through the local authority - please re-visit this form once this work is complete. Before commencing any driveway works, please ensure you complete one of our ‘Permission to alter or improve’ forms which you can find here. It’s important you don’t proceed with any work until you have been given permission by Irwell Valley Homes.
When you consider this point, think about when entering or exiting the property in the dark or during an emergency.
• I agree that if I end my tenancy and leave the equipment on the wall, ownership of this equipment will transfer to Irwell Valley Homes. • Any work will need an asbestos report completing prior to works being carried out. This will be paid for by Irwell Valley Homes but I must wait until the report is completed and signed off before arranging any works. • I understand that any other installation work related to the charger will be at my expense. • I will provide a method statement of installation from an electrical installation company ahead of any works beginning. This will include a detailed cable route inside and out and information about the protective devices that will be used. • I understand that all works must be to the current BS7671 A3 electrical regulations and code of practice electric vehicle 5th edition. • I understand that it must be a mode 3 charger with PEN protection as a minimum standard. Yes/No. • I agree that an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) will be completed on the property by Irwell Valley Homes if there is not currently one in date.
• I agree to provide electrical installation certificates and Building Control notification to Irwell Valley Homes no later than 21 days after the completed installation. • I will send photographs of the installation to my Neighbourhood Officer to show the completed works • I will ensure that the charger is registered with the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and will provide Irwell Valley Homes with a reference number that can be checked against a database. (This is usually arranged by the electrician who is installing the charger.)