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  1. polo1

    Private rented accommodation, Scotland

    Question for primarily electricians working in Scotland. In, for example, a two story semi-detached property, are you installing smoke detectors in both the lower and upper hall or in just the upper hall. My understanding was that both the upper and lower landings had to be covered (as well as...
  2. M

    Rented property

    I am soon going to be replacing a domestic CU for a customer who has purchased a property to be rented out. I have done many EICR's for other landlords but I would like clarification if I need to do an EICR in addition to the "Electrical Installation Works Certificate" I will issue with the...
  3. S

    Smoke, heat and carbon alarms in rented accomodation.

    Hi all, I am trying to get my head around the current regs regarding smoke heat carbon alarms in rented properties. for eg could I install.... mains powered c/w battery back up from the upstairs lights, same from the downstairs lights but both are radio-interlinked so both smoke alarms sound...
  4. G

    Smoke Detectors, Rented Property, Scotland.

    I've been called out to an old property in Scotland where the client is looking to rent out for 3-4months until she sells her old house and moves into this property and when that happens the full house is getting rewired i know there's new laws coming out in October with regards to smoke...
  5. M

    No earth in rented house

    Hi I am seeking some advice. We rent our property and it was discovered by a British Gas engineer 2 days ago that the property is not earthed. He checked by plugging a device into several sockets in the property. We have raised this with the letting agent and they have responded by saying there...
  6. S

    where can i find smoke alarm regulations for rented property ?

    so some land lords want smoke alarms put in but im not to sure on regs as just this year been introduced. also with co alarms and heat alarms. cant find much elsewhere. regards scoot
  7. G

    CU in Rented Property

    Hi All, I hope am in the right place for this question. We live in a rented property and have recently been having some issues with the downstairs lighting in particular, this has been passed on to the agent but nothing has been done as of yet. I personally don't think it is right and passed...
  8. P

    Rented property, TT system, No RCD.

    Over 2 years ago a friend rented a house, After a brief look, the dangers were apparent. At the mains a TT system with small bonding cables, and no RCD just a Henley block fitted where the is a shadow mark the size of an old voltage operated trip, then rewireable fuses. Round the house every...
  9. K

    Private rented accommodation appliance testing

    Hi, Taking into account the table for initial frequency of inspection and testing in the In Service CoP and the need for risk assessment, where does private rented accommodation fit in on the table? Regards Kevin
  10. W

    static caravan on a rented site

    we have a caravan and the outside supply comes in through at 16amp, but inside in the CU we have 2 light circuts 6amp each and 1 ring final 32amp is this right? problem we keep getting is that when we overload the circut it keeps cutting outside instead of in the CU any advice would be helpful...
  11. R

    ECIR's on rented properties

    I've heard somewhere, possibly on here that at some point a annual ECIR on rental properties will be required. Is this actually happening? If so can anyone point me to official docs many thanks
  12. Q

    Rented House wiring problems

    Hello everyone My first post on here. I hope this is the right place for my question. I'm looking for some advice regarding a rented property my daughter and family have just moved into. During recent heavy rainfall roof leaks became apparent and the electrics tripped out. There is an upfront...
  13. J

    Rented Flat - Oven tripping, Live cables with RCD OFF!

    This is my first post, So i must say hello to all the members! :) Right i have a few questions, This is my first flat i have rented so i am un sure of the rules ect... My oven trips out when it gets hot, Its very old oven its a delonghi eoc360-1g It bypasses the pole switch (oven switch)...
  14. telectrix

    rented property call-out

    just been called out to a fault. lighting circuit tripping RCD, but only when MCB is closed, so a L-E, i suspect. tenant has just moved in and has had a look at 1 fitting, seen the state of it , then called me. found cables in landing light crumbling insulation, although pvc. same in kitchen...
  15. O

    Rented accommodation - 5yr or 10yr interval for EICR????

    Got some serious debate going on about this. For domestic installations, Guidance Note 3 states "Maximum period between inspections and testing as necessary" = Change of occupancy/10 years. For commercial installations, Guidance Note 3 states "Maximum period between inspections and testing as...
  16. E

    Remedial work needed on house awaiting to be rented

    Have been asked to carry out the following works: Install new consumer unit Bonding to Both gas and Water Change all sockets/spurs/switches/pendants - 35 points in total Install 7 Downighters Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms - 4 in total Remove old heating spurs and plaster over Tidy...
  17. C

    rented and ropey

    I have just moved into a rented accomidation and have noticed that the electrics are a bit naff, 1) no earth to most lights 2) cracked dimmer switch 3) smashed socket in hall so the 3 pins kind of look like 1 massive pin, this is my main problem as i have a 16 month old son who is into...
  18. infinity

    FIT for my rented property?

    I want ti install 4KW on my house next week. Trouble is i rent the house out, how can i claim the FIT if i dont live there?
  19. W

    Putting right a rented house that was used as a cannabis farm

    Hmmm. Had a look at a job today, just need a bit of advice on something... Split load Wylex CU, all original circuits have been moved to the RCD side to make way for the rogue ones on the non-RCD side. There are problems with very poor IR on the lighting and a scrape-able pass on the ring...
  20. R

    current kitchen lighting regs. in rented accommodation

    I have just been told by a rental agency that the new light fitting in the kitchen is illegal. It is one of those bars with 4 spots on it. is this correct. What are the current regs on this. I would like to be able to show the agency something that proves he is talking out of his ......... as i...

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