When does a new build first need a PIR

[nrbspark]

A friend of mine is moving house and the surveyor has requested a PIR, I have advised him that as the property is not 10 years old until next June 2010 (that can be proved with his NHBC Certificate) that it is not a requirement yet.

Is my advice correct guys?

PS The installation is in excellent condition visually but is obviously installed to the 16th edition and I have explained that to upgrade the installation to the 17th edition will cost a few quid.

 

[pennywise]

Their has been a change of occupancy ie your friend so it needs one regardless something may have been done by the previous owner within the 10 year period that isn't to standard.

 

[old dog]

gn3 page 63 table 3.2
10 years/ change of occupancy

 

[nrbspark]

I may have confused you guys because he is selling the house not buying it, so does this mean that the PIR should be done by the buyer?

And am I right in thinking if the PIR is carried out that a lack of RCD protection on such as the lights is a code 4 and still satisfactory?

And finally is there any literature or a website that outlines how to code items such as the above that you can point me towards.

Many Thanks

 

[parlie]

on the new installation cert the designer should give a date when it recommended to re test the property if it hasnt not changed occupancy within that time then the cert. is still valid this could vary from 5 years to 10 years dependent on what time scale is given on the original cert

I may have confused you guys because he is selling the house not buying it, so does this mean that the PIR should be done by the buyer?

And am I right in thinking if the PIR is carried out that a lack of RCD protection on such as the lights is a code 4 and still satisfactory?

And finally is there any literature or a website that outlines how to code items such as the above that you can point me towards.

Many Thanks

on the pir if carried out there would be a note indicating that the installation is 16th edition a recommendation about the lack of rcd on the bathroom circuits or other circuits less than 50mm in the wall with no protection on them(if timber framed they could by over 50mm anyway)it would be worth contacting the eca on the listing of categorys this were i got some paper work a few years ago.the original cml would GIVE 15 YEARS ON THE HOUSE BUT NOT ON THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION