UK Add new outlets in house with original fuse box

[cdayuk]

My house was built in 1968 and still has the original fuse box with wired fuses.

I want an electrician to add to the existing ring main a new spur for a combi boiler and a new dual 13A outlet.

Is it correct that in order to comply with the current regs the fuse box will have to be replaced by a modern consumer unit?

 

[James]

Not strictly so, however it may well be the best way to do it.

get a couple of local companies to quote.

 

[MDJ]

I will be surprised however if you find a spark who will add a socket to your existing ring on rewireable fuses lol

 

[cdayuk]

Not strictly so...

Thanks for both replies, are you able to elaborate on that please?

Certainly good in principle, but also surely a considerable extra expense which ultimately could be considered 'gold plating'?