Hi all, my father in law has a rental property that was completely rewired and with new split load CU five years ago. The installation is now due an inspection. Will the fact that the CU is plastic constitute a "fail"?
There seems to be a determination to sow seeds of doubts in the minds of electricians conducting EICR for rental. Would this be due to their being vested interests in making money out of this fey "confusion"?
I have no issues about folk making money out of these new regulations and it would be nice if the inspection activity was as fastidious as some have studied the law associated with them. I try to stay well clear of the domestic sector but I have to dip the toe in on occasions. Last week I did a two up two down terrace house on my own. I charged £160 plus vat. I can tell you that although I took my time and was very measured, I certainly wouldnt have wanted to be going to another one on that day. The landlord moaned a bit because another lad had quoted £120 plus vat but he wasnt available for several weeks. People might be making a few quid but if they are doing it right at those prices, they deserve it!
There seems to be a determination to sow seeds of doubts in the minds of electricians conducting EICR for rental. Would this be due to their being vested interests in making money out of this fey "confusion"?
I have no issues about folk making money out of these new regulations and it would be nice if the inspection activity was as fastidious as some have studied the law associated with them. I try to stay well clear of the domestic sector but I have to dip the toe in on occasions. Last week I did a two up two down terrace house on my own. I charged £160 plus vat. I can tell you that although I took my time and was very measured, I certainly wouldnt have wanted to be going to another one on that day. The landlord moaned a bit because another lad had quoted £120 plus vat but he wasnt available for several weeks. People might be making a few quid but if they are doing it right at those prices, they deserve it!
