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Gingernut

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Morning,
I live in a rental property and when I moved in I fitted an outside socket. Was an easy job as it was fitted at the other side of the wall to a kitchen socket so I just took it from the kitchen circuit.
The landlord has said he requires it registering and a certification providing.
Is this correct as it has only been fitted using an existing circuit?
Appreciate your help.
Thanks
 
Just a point of technicality..... as it's non-notifiable there's nothing to prevent the OP from producing their own MWC based on the model forms.

(I can hear the gasps from Somerset....)
 
A MNW minor new works certificate is required, you have altered an existing circuit
As an aside it will be difficult to issue cert after the event, as the tester will need to see evidence of how the install was installed in the first place, that's how I see it anyway, others may disagree.
 
I don't know how long you have lived there but recently there is a legal requirement to produce an EICR for rented property has he done so? He should have provided that in the month of April according to the ESPRS. Your LL must provide you with a copy. How about you ask him for a cert if he has not given it to you @Gingernut ?
 
I don't know how long you have lived there but recently there is a legal requirement to produce an EICR for rented property has he done so? He should have provided that in the month of April according to the ESPRS. Your LL must provide you with a copy. How about you ask him for a cert if he has not given it to you @Gingernut ?

I think I'd be keeping my mouth shut personally. It seems like the OP has carried out unauthorised (and probably untested) electrical work on a property that doesn't even belong to him.
 
Sounds like that cat is out the bag already @DPG. I was just thinking if he had not then he could have included the socket in the EICR. As there is no requirement for notification or testing there is really no need to comply with the LLs request unless the tenancy agreement specifically excludes such material alteration to the electrical installation. I personally think the LL is being a bit of a mmmm never mind!
 
Sounds like that cat is out the bag already @DPG. I was just thinking if he had not then he could have included the socket in the EICR. As there is no requirement for notification or testing there is really no need to comply with the LLs request unless the tenancy agreement specifically excludes such material alteration to the electrical installation. I personally think the LL is being a bit of a mmmm never mind!

Any tenancy agreement would not generally allow addition or alteration to the fixed wiring.

If that was my house I can guarantee I would be having very strong words with the tenant.

Also I disagree with your comment about no testing being required. Any additional fixed wiring should be tested.
 
Any tenancy agreement would not generally allow addition or alteration to the fixed wiring.
I certainly don't allow any of my tenants to do anything... but a mate of mine is very happy for one of his tenants to do whatever they want... he's totally redecorated the house, refitted the bathroom etc etc... no idea of the quality of the work. Having said that... I did have to visit the place a few weeks ago as he was trying to change a light fitting and had a few issues that I had to sort out for him.
 

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