The new Landlords' EICR requirements. The law says that everything must now be to 18th Edition!

[loz2754]

I don't think it says that UKPN, just that the property must have a valid EICR.
Not read the exact reg, just the various interpretations of it.

From the Statutory Instrument:

"electrical safety standards” means the standards for electrical installations in the eighteenth edition of the Wiring Regulations, published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the British Standards Institution as BS 7671: 2018(5);

 

[Grant1987]

From the Statutory Instrument:

"electrical safety standards” means the standards for electrical installations in the eighteenth edition of the Wiring Regulations, published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the British Standards Institution as BS 7671: 2018

From the Statutory Instrument:

"electrical safety standards” means the standards for electrical installations in the eighteenth edition of the Wiring Regulations, published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the British Standards Institution as BS 7671: 2018(5);

It does get complicated and messy doesn’t it we all hear/learn different parts/interpretations of the regs. I always code and classify to current regs which is what it should be. I’m sure I’ve read on here mentioning if it’s not a new install then the old edition complies because it was installed at that particular date and is different to current regs.

 

[Cazmac1]

I agree with Andy78 & Littlespark.

To take your example re support of cable in escape routes. Are you saying that if you tested a property designed and installed to the 16th and found a noncompliance you would deem it satisfactory, but if you went next door to an identical situation but that it was designed and installed to the 17th amd 3 that would be unsatisfactory?

As Andy says, you test to the current regs then report.

Also how would any tester know if cables in ceiling voids had any clips let alone 18th metal clips. The EICR does not require any electrician to start lifting floors.

 

[littlespark]

Also how would any tester know if cables in ceiling voids had any clips let alone 18th metal clips. The EICR does not require any electrician to start lifting floors.

Old thread, but you’re right.

However the EICR form states that no voids such as attics or under floors have been inspected. Any other limitations can also be listed.

You can only take test meter readings, and visual inspections on unhidden cables.


I’ve been on a job where I lifted a board to expose metres of rodent stripped t&e…. Had been like it for years…. But as it was undisturbed, readings were well within spec.

A little extra job for me to replace the damaged sections, but couldn’t tell if there was any more in other parts of the house without lifting more floors.