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A valid EICR will identify any hazards in the property, ensure any electrical installation is safe f...
View full answerWhat is the required height from the floor for a telephone outlet?
Asked by Dr, Victor Akpan.For new installations, sockets need to be installed at least 450mm up from the floor level of a room...
View full answerHow do I get a certificate to show my electrical installation is safe?
Asked by Lisa HambidgeTo give you the peace of mind that your electrical installation is safe, use a registered electricia...
View full answerIf you are not sure about how to install electrical accessories like dimmer switches, always use a r...
View full answerEach appliance should have its own plug and ideally be plugged into its own socket. We suggest that...
View full answerDo I need an Electrical Installation Condition Report to be completed if I want to sell my house?
Asked by Trevor bowditchThere is no legal requirement to have your electrical installation tested in order to sell a propert...
View full answerCan I install sockets at 350mm above floor level in my property?
Asked by RobertPart M of the Building Regulations states that sockets should be installed at 450mm above floor leve...
View full answerMy house was rewired 6 years ago, but an electrician has told me that the wiring is unsafe. What should I do?
Asked by Mark AspinallIf the house was rewired just six years ago, it should be safe. You can get this confirmed by havin...
View full answerWhat certificate is issued if electrical work is "notifiable"?
Asked by Rob MorganNotifiable work is anything that is covered by Part P of the Building Regulations. The registered el...
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