I’m in Scotland where EICRs and PATs are both 5-year cycles, does the system handle regional rules?
Supported Certificate Types & Validity Rules
Right now, default certificate intervals reflect English regulations - but you can override them easily when they differ in Scotland or Wales.
Manual Adjustment Per Certificate
For now, the system applies the standard English cycle by default (e.g. 5 years for EICR, 1 year for PAT). If you’re in Scotland or another region with different guidance:
- You can manually change the expiry date after selecting the certificate type
- Reminders and dashboards will fully respect your chosen date going forward
What We're Working On
Region-aware defaults are on our roadmap for the future, so the system can automatically adjust cycles based on:
- Property location (e.g. England, Scotland, Wales)
- Different legal standards (e.g. PAT testing in Scottish tenancies is every 5 years)
This feature will reduce manual input and ensure better compliance out of the box.
Need help adjusting dates?
Drop us a line at support@certnudge.co.uk if you're unsure what dates to use or how to track region-specific requirements.