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    EICR for a rental property

    hi got an EICR report completed yesterday for a rental property. Still waiting for the report. Told there is one c1 and a number of c2 observations. Electrician appears to want a lot of money to fix issues. He is also saying if i use someone else to fix issues, i will need to get the EICR...
  2. 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...
  3. littlespark

    Differences in regs for rental property?

    Further to discussion on another thread about whether BS7671 regs are different for rented properties. I say no. Building regs and fire regs are different…. But not wiring regs. There are differences in the wiring regs between domestic properties and non- domestic though.
  4. S

    Fuse box in private rental

    Hi, could anyone advise, this is the fuse box for the private rental flat above ours, its at the bottom of there stairs which is there only escape route, would this be upto spec, we had to have our flat completely rewired with new consumer unit after failing inspection, the owner of the upstairs...
  5. T

    Questions regarding EICR for rental property

    Recently booked an EICR for a 2 bed rental property (first time letting this property). Quoted price for the test. How long should an electrician allow for the test? Should they automatically do any remedial works needed? Should they phone me and quote for any works needed? Many thanks in...
  6. P

    Does a 13A plug in oven need to be wired into a cooker switch in rental properties ?

    Hi, a landlord got in touch this weekend as they wanted to change an old gas oven for an electric one in their rental property. It would be a small single oven, under 1.5 kwh, and comes supplied and fitted with a plug from the manufacturer. The plan was simply to plug this into an available...
  7. C

    Rental Property Regs for CCU

    In the process of doing an EICR for a rental property (probably an HMO). Really old CCU that has exposed live parts once the lid is removed and so would need to be super careful testing as there is no other isolation except the 100A tagged fuse. Don’t feel comfortable doing any further tests...
  8. ray-bentos

    PAT tester recommendation for domestic rental properties

    Hello We hold a contract with a local letting agent who has approx. 450 houses. They are wanting us to start a PAT testing program across these and I have negotiated some not too bad prices so it is definitely worthwhile us completing this as it is also a foot in the door for further faults we...
  9. J

    Inspecting Rental Property & Joining NIC/ECA etc

    Would like to inspect & test domestic property, & issue Certification accordingly. 1. Do I have to join one of these schemes? 2. What are the economic considerations, i.e. in the long run is it in my interest to be in one of the schemes? 3. If so, which one would be best for me (I am...
  10. S

    Rental Property (Scotland) Electrical Safety (Bonding) Legal Position

    Hi Guys (and I assume that you mostly will be guys..), A quick introduction, I have spent most of my adult life working overseas as an aid worker, so am pretty used to surviving "less than optimal" electrical installations. But the wiring in this house that I have just moved into does seem to...
  11. G

    Van Rental and Using "hidden" Bio diesel (sold under different name)

    I have seen on van rental websites that there is a new 70/30 blend of bio diesel being sold on some supermarket petrol stations, this is not named as bio diesel at the filling station, the rental company website states that if you use it, it invalidates the manufacturers warranty on the vehicle...
  12. K

    Safety of rental property

    I posted this yesterday, but not sure if it will appear in this section or elsewhere, so apologies if it seems to be a duplicate... Hello all, I wonder if I could ask some advice from electricians out there, I'm not one myself, my link to the forum is through my involvement in PAT testing. My...
  13. K

    Safety of rental property

    Hello all, I wonder if I could ask some advice from electricians out there, I'm not one myself, my link to the forum is through my involvement in PAT testing. My son is about to rent a flat through a letting agents and I recently had a look at it with him. The electrics in the premises are via...
  14. S

    Advice needed - Newbie - Rental Property sub divided

    Afternoon all, Just to advise i'm Sonny new to the forum and was hoping to get some information on my rental property. I have purchased a end terrace victorian house which is sub divided into 5 independant studio/maisonettes. The property has always been rented out on an all inclusive basis...
  15. F

    Roof Rental Contract

    I have been looking at installing a 10kW PV setup on a friend's barn roof. While I don't anticipate any future problems with my friend, we both feel that a contract outlining what is required of him & I would be a prudent thing to put in place (it prevents any difficulties if either of us is...
  16. J

    CoP and landlords, rental property

    Hi all, Looking for some opinions/advice on electrical equiptment testing in rented accomadation. How far do you go: -Immersion heater -Electric shower -Extractor fan (bathroom type) Would you just test any electrical equiptment that is supplied by the landlord? Thanks!!
  17. S

    Mandatory EICRs in Rental Properties - 1 year or 5 years

    Please post your comments on here - state if you think EICRs should be done every year or 5 years. Also please state your reason behind your choice - please don't put money!, profit for us, cost to landlords etc! I will put this forward to Parliament in favor of which one is considered best by...
  18. O

    rental properties

    Guys what is the definition for PAT testing in a rental property with regards to stationary equipment table 7.1 in the COP does not mention this ? i am looking for the time interval between testing and would be much obliged if you could put me right.
  19. S

    Change in the Law regarding RCDs in Rental Properties

    I have been in contact with my local AM about the need for a legal requirement for all rental properties to contain RCDs to protect against electric shock, she fully agrees with myself that this is a requirement which needs to be brought inline with the requirements that are imposed with Gas...
  20. O

    Very random thread - building regs in rental properties!

    As the title states, I need info on building regs in rental properties. Everybody seems to be pretty clued up around here, so thought I'd give it a shot and asked you guys. Perhaps there is a link and the regs are online somewhere, but I've tried Google and I seem to be unable to find any...

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