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    Fire rated downlighters for rented property - where defined?

    Hi, I read on forums and supplier websites that downlighters in rental property should be fire rated. I understand this is the case where the rented property is a single storey flat with other dwellings above, but can anyone advise where it is defined for other types of rented property? Please...
  2. H

    Had a pir done on a rented house

    Got a spark to do a pir on a house I'm putting up for rent. A few of his codes has surprised me. No rcds protecting the fuse boards is down as a code 1. Now the shower is on an rcd on it's own but the installation was wired o the 16th ed so surely code 1 is a bit ott? It's a tncs system
  3. M

    RCD in rented property

    Evening everyone I was having a chat with a friend who is thinking about renting out his property. And i'm sure that I have heard or read somewhere that if you are renting out a property then the property has to be protected by an RCD. Can anyone tell me if i'm right or whether I should just...
  4. K

    Sisters rented uni accomodation.....

    Just visiting the little sister. Noticed a 'UK Gas Safety Certificate' wedged behind the programmer. Had a look and looks like it was tested back in november. In the 'defects found/comments' box he's put "no earth bonding to gas meter". Went to check and you guesses it, still no main bonding in...
  5. D

    Periodic for Rented Flats

    Hi All, I have been approached by a friend to carry out a Periodic inspection for some flats he rents out. I am not registered with NIC, Elecsa ect at the moment however I am qualified and competant to do so (I have 2391-10). Where do I stand with this as periodics are not notifiable? or will...
  6. gazzamikes

    Difference between customer generations!

    has anyone else noticed this? the older generations are lot better and thankful than the younger ones? i'm only 22 myself and my apprentice is 17, and we've noticed a huge different in the ages. even got to a point we've removed ourselves from a local site recently because the 28 yr olds were...
  7. P

    Private Rented Property - Council Demands

    Hi All, Been asked to do a rewire on a private rented property. Apparently the property owner had a few issues with the tennant and the tennant took up issue with the council who subsequentley viewed the property and and the landlord to do extensive upgrades one of which was improvement to the...
  8. A

    Rented property require upgrading CU?

    Hi all, Just a quick one. If you're going to rent out your house, is there a requirement to have your CU upgraded - as at the moment it's a rewirable. I ask this because someone has asked me whether it needs upgrading, or will a PIR surfice with recommendations on? Thanks...
  9. S

    Smoke alarms in rental properties

    Hey up all, finally actually STARTIN a thread as opposed to just reading them for once! Im sure this has been done before but thought id ask. Client is doing up an old 2 up 2 down terrace to rent out and got quite a few bits to do. Not a full re-wire just board change, extra sockets, bonding...
  10. E

    Electrics in a rented property

    Does anybody know if a house is put on the rental market do the electrics have to be to the latest regulations, ie split RCD consumer unit 10mm equipotential bonding.I was asked this question and I dont know
  11. L

    When will PIRs become mandatory for rented accomodation?

    Went to wire up a combi this morning, first floor flat. So first of all I check the earthing and bonding. Incoming DNO micc to insulated service head, BS951 clamp from copper sheath with no main earthing conductor installed to MET. Earth from CU just goes to MET, as does water bond. I have...
  12. michaelw6

    periodic/ T+I Due dates rented!

    Ok here is my question. i have been doing rented reinspect at 5 years and private at 10 years. But...I did my 17th update yesterday(I Passed yey)and was told that private its when you feel it should be re tested and rented its every 12months or change of tennancy? now i cannot find this any...
  13. D

    Electrical inspections on rented properties

    Hi all, Chum at work is about to try and rent out his property, does anyone know if a) an electrical inspection is mandatory before renting and what does it cover? and b) does the property need to conform to 17th edition. I gather the most of the wiring dates back several years so he may be in...
  14. Doomed

    rented accomadation

    Could someone link to the regulations about having a wiring inspection at change of tenancy for rented accomadation, and also the regulations on mains powered smoke alarms in a rented tenacy. Many thanks.
  15. L

    Pir years ?

    Daft question, brains gone, pir on rented house, how many years for next inspection?, 5 rings a bell somewhere, it's a long term tennant so no change of occupier will be done, 10 years for rented sounds wrong?:D

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