Test failed due to missing RCD

[Peterpipe]

Hi All
Recently joined the forum to ask for some information.
I recently bought a flat to let. I was advised by the letting agent to get the electrics tested, although not a legal requirement. The test was carried out by their electrical contractor. He failed the test due to the fuse board not having an RCD fitted. The fuse board is the original board fitted in 2003 when the flats where built. There has been no mods or circuits added to the system and everything is working as it should. I paid £348.00 for the test and the RCD to be installed. I have since been told that the test should not have failed due to the lack of the RCD. Have I been stitched up.
Any comments gratefully recieved
Peter

 

[sparksburnout]

Well, Murdoch, forgive me for being a little obtuse here, but I can't help but feeling your "disagree" is a little "--- for tat", to be honest. Maybe you would be cool with one of your family living in a rental with no RCD protection, I certainly would not.

 

[sparksburnout]

Well, Murdoch, forgive me for being a little obtuse here, but I can't help but feeling your "disagree" is a little "--- for tat", to be honest. Maybe you would be cool with one of your family living in a rental with no RCD protection, I certainly would not. Given your previous posts I would suggest you are arguing yourself up your own --- to be honest matey.

 

[Mjgriff82]

First post on this site,

If this was a flat on a floor other than GF, code 3, if on GF, code 2 as it should have been installed to the 16yh edition. For the cost the spark in question could have fitted RCbo’s to the socket outlet circuits, carried out all retests and issued certs to cover the work

 

[Mjgriff82]

First post on this site,

If this was a flat on a floor other than GF, code 3, if on GF, code 2 as it should have been installed to the 16yh edition. For the cost the spark in question could have fitted RCbo’s to the socket outlet circuits, carried out all retests and issued certs to cover the work

 

[buzzlightyear]

recently bought a flat to let. I was advised by the letting agent to get the electrics tested, although not a legal requirement. The test was carried out by their electrical contractor. He failed the test due to the fuse board not having an RCD fitted. The fuse board is the original board fitted in 2003 when the flats where built. There has been no mods or circuits added to the system and everything is working as it should. I paid £348.00 for the test and the RCD to be installed. I have since been told that the test should not have failed due to the lack of the RCD. Have I been stitched up.
Any comments gratefully recieved

WHAT IS THE TEST DATE ON THE CONSUMER UNIT AND NEXT TEST DATE !

 

[Toneyz]

t you are arguing yourself up your own --- to be honest matey.

Sorry but I find this comment a bit harsh.

 

[sparksburnout]

WHAT IS THE TEST DATE ON THE CONSUMER UNIT AND NEXT TEST DATE !

CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING??

 

[buzzlightyear]

A far better solution would have been rcbo's for the socket circuits.

so cables buried in a wall don't count then mr M

 

[sparksburnout]

Sorry but I find this comment a bit harsh.

go and have a beer then

 

[Toneyz]

so cables buried in a wall don't count them mr M

Depends if the tenant is allowed to drill holes and fix things to the wall.

 

[sparksburnout]

First post on this site,

If this was a flat on a floor other than GF, code 3, if on GF, code 2 as it should have been installed to the 16yh edition. For the cost the spark in question could have fitted RCbo’s to the socket outlet circuits, carried out all retests and issued certs to cover the work

Really? How about if there are no RCBO's that will fit?

 

[Peterpipe]

I need an income and I hope it will not happen to me.
The flat is on the second floor.
I thought the EICR lasts 5 years

 

[Oli G]

Nobody has mentioned that no RCD protection to circuits serving a room with a fixed bath or shower would be a Code 2. So I'm assuming the bathroom has a light and possibly a shower?
However, I agree that individual RCBOs would have been the best solution.

 

[Octopus]

I thought the EICR lasts 5 years

The time between inspections is determined by the inspector and its the time he/she puts on the form OR change of tenancy, which ever comes first.

If the test results are poor, the retest could be 1 year.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

I need an income and I hope it will not happen to me.
The flat is on the second floor.
I thought the EICR lasts 5 years

An EICR does not 'last', there is simply a recommendation of the maximum period between inspections. Change of occupancy or particularly onerous tenants may mean an EICR should be carried out at reduced intervals.