ELECTRIC FENCE COC · SIMARLO
Questions before you book.
Practical answers for owners, sellers and property managers.
Is your electric fence alarming around closing time?+
Keep the message and time and report what was happening during normal use. Electric fence fault finding can investigate the actual installation. Do not assume another occupier caused the problem or ask staff to change settings to test it.
Should every tenant receive the fence controls?+
The responsible owner or manager should agree authorised operation and access. Provide the appropriate operating information to those people, with a clear route for other occupants to report concerns.
Can the energiser be moved into a different unit?+
Ask for the proposed relocation to be assessed and approved. The installation, relevant connections and future maintenance access need consideration before equipment is moved.
Who arranges an electric fence compliance certificate for a shared commercial fence?+
The responsible owner or manager should identify the installation and commission the required inspection. An individual tenant can supply observations and documents for the enquiry.
What records should remain with the property manager?+
Keep equipment information, completed repairs and any electric fence certificate of compliance issued. Update the normal operating guidance if the equipment or authorised user arrangement changes.
Who can issue an electric fence certificate of compliance?+
A registered electric fence system installer may issue an electric fence compliance certificate after the required inspection and testing. An ordinary electrical COC is a separate document.
Will the inspection fee include repairs?+
Ask for the inspection, any repairs and any return visit to be itemised in the quote. The work required depends on what is found; a price should not assume that the fence will pass before it has been inspected.