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In my rental, the socket is so close to the floor that you can't use plugs with wires coming out the bottom - is this safe?
Asked by Ella PottertonPart M of the Building Regulations requires that sockets are installed between 450mm and 1200mm abov...
View full answerI am buying a fridge/freezer for a rental property. If it is 'hard wired', via a switched fused spur, is there a requirement to have the device PAT tested? Similarly does a fixed electric cooker require a PAT test?
Asked by Charles LeatherbarrowThere is currently no legal requirement in England for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), but there i...
View full answerA valid EICR will identify any hazards in the property, ensure any electrical installation is safe f...
View full answerin a rented property what is classed as a portable appliance?
Asked by benjamin gibbsTechnically any appliance supplied as part of the rental agreement is considered to be a portable ap...
View full answerDoes exposed wiring from a ceiling light rose present an electrical safety risk? My landlord refuses to get this fixed.
Asked by Michael PhippsPrivately rented properties in England and Scotland are required to have checks carried out on the e...
View full answerI own a flat in London, do I need an EICR for the property?
Asked by toni jardineIf you are renting out your flat to private tenants then you do need to have the electrical installa...
View full answerIf your property is a private rental in England or Scotland, then you would need to have an inspecti...
View full answerMy property was rewired in 2014, telling me to have it checked in ten years' time. Do I need to do anything now the legislation has changed?
Asked by Robert BurrageLandlords of privately rented properties in England and Scotland are required to have the electrical...
View full answerIn flats, is an EICR required for the electrics in communal areas?
Asked by Anthony LetcherPrivate landlords in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are responsible for ensuring that the elec...
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