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  1. leep82

    EICR on a HMO

    Firstly hi all not posted for a very long time for one reason or another, hoping to be a little more active on here as and when i can. As the thread title suggests my query is regarding a HMO that i am currently working on completing and EICR. First day here today after a previous site visit...
  2. David1977m

    Why aren't AFDD's a requirement in hotels like they are in HMO's

    I understand that the IET say AFDD's 'must be considered' for hotels, however in HMO's, High Risk Residential Buildings, Student accommodation and care homes they are a requirement on sockets not exceeding 32Amps as stated in BS7671 (421.1.7). Why wouldn't hotels be compulsory? Is it just a cost...
  3. R

    Hmo or standard rental

    Hi All, Question for you/ your oppinion. I have a customer that owns a 3 bed hmo and has asked me to install and sign of a new consumer unit for him. Thing is he has said he doesn't want afdd’s installed due to cost and claims he will no longer rent it as an hmo. I don’t believe him. So how...
  4. R

    HMO regulations for electrics

    Is this acceptable for a flat in an eight flat HMO there are three floors.
  5. M

    3 storey,9 bed HMO just needs a few lithium smoke?

    Hi, I'm completely rewiring a 9 bed 3 storey HMO in Jan, The fire detection required is just some linked lithium detectors in the bedrooms/hallways kitchen etc with some emergency lights in the hallways. The thing is I'm doing the rip out after Christmas and I'll be removing everything...
  6. LukeL81

    Circuit Design - HMO refurb

    Hi Pretty new here, so not sure if this question goes into this thread I am not an electrician; however, I plan to integrate IOT devices and smart energy meters into the electricals of a house of multiple occupancies. The house will have six bedrooms, 2 on the ground floor and 4 on the first...
  7. D

    Emergency lighting HMO compliance

    Hi all Got a question regarding HMO compliance. Visited property today for landlord looking to apply for an HMO license for one of their properties. She hasn't received any detailed stipulations from council on requirements for emergency escape lighting although this will be required as...
  8. Jimbo_McSparkface

    UK AFDD - Has this left a loophole for landlords?

    Recently been working on a system design for a LL. I was told the building would be a three floor 16 room HMO, so the design was done to the current Regs for that use. When the LL saw the cost of AFDD's he 'blew a fuse' and said no way was he fitting them at a cost of over 3K. I explaned that...
  9. C

    Honeywell AFDD’s for HMO

    I’ve just been to quite a job, Which is a domestic property being converted to a HMO, The current Fuseboard is Honeywell with 2 socket circuits that I need to upgrade to AFDD’s, Only I can’t find anywhere to purchase them, Does any one know where I can purchase them? Or if MK will fit? Or...
  10. P

    AFDD's in a newly licensed HMO

    Hi everyone. I want to license my home as an HMO because I intend to rent multiple rooms to different tenants. The part of the building concerned is supplied by dedicated circuits IE circuits that do not serve any other part of the building with the exception of corridor and emergency lighting...
  11. S

    Emergency lighting in HMO

    Hi guys We have being asked to install some emergency lighting at a 3 storey HMO, the lighting has being designed and it’s basically being designed to include an emergency lights on each landing and one on the stairs with relevant signs to indicate stair level changes, the ground floor has 3...
  12. D

    HMO earthing arrangements.

    I am having a debate about the requirements of earthing in an HMO - The incoming supply is 3ph 200amp and Gas and Water are bonded 50mm as needed in this case. The building is one block with its internals divided into 20 flats, each flat has its own distribution board rcd protection...
  13. D

    HMO car charging ports request.

    I will be upfront and honest I never really got involved or know too much about this so a few queries... -Do I need any paperwork, additional recognition to install several new charging points at an HMO -Are there still any grants available to the landlord to counter the costs -If I need to...
  14. A

    3 storey house HMO

    hi guys Have a 3 storey house (loft converted) that is getting converted into a HMO with 5 x bedrooms, 1 x communal living room and 1 x communal kitchen. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The main incoming cable is on a 100amp fuse. The landlord is not bothered about what tenants elec usages...
  15. S

    EICR in HMO

    Carried out an EIRC at an HMO. This only concerns issues found on the CU. Neutral bar loose and snapped from casing. Neutral linkon both RCDs damaged. One breaker incorrect branding. jagged saw marks cut out of CU casing (plastic). One RCD only just passed its times trip test. My issue is I...
  16. M

    Testing small Hmo smoke alarms

    I’ve been asked to inspect a bunch of small Hmo LD2 smoke alarm systems by a landlord which certificates are best for this?(I am a 1 man band mainly domestic installer )any advice would’ve appreciated ,thanks
  17. W

    hmo fire detection

    In a building that is in the process of being converted into an hmo (11 flats) does the fire detection system need to be interconnected through each flat or just the common areas with standard smoke detectors in each flat
  18. M

    HMO Room Wiring

    I am planning to create a 6 bedroom HMO , to be leased to the local council (Short term lets). Their surveyor has said that each room needs to have its own consumer unit. ie Only one room will trip if there is fault Has anybody got experience of this or done this ? I have asked a electrician...
  19. D

    UK hmo wiring advice

    Hi My mate has purchased a house which is being converted into multiple occupancy (8 rooms). Unfortunately the spark passed away halfway through the job. each room has been fitted with a 2 way CU with 16a+6 breaker fed via a 4mm cable. He installed double stacked hager board with 2 main 100a...
  20. littlespark

    Student accommodation. HMO or not?

    been reading a few threads on here about HMO rentals. I’ve got a few questions if anyone has answers. This year, my eldest daughter goes to Aberdeen university. She has university accommodation for her first year, but for year 2,3 and 4, we were thinking of buying a property up there. So...

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