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Landlord electrical safety certificate

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"?

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  • First, the guidance is not part of the legislation (although it may of course influence the court if the legislation is ambiguous).


    Second, Part 6 is rules about testing and inspection. Section 3(1)a of the regulations isn't about testing and inspection - it says that the installation must comply with BS7671:2018 at all times while let, irrespective of any inspecting and test that may be required by 3(1)b.


    Can anyone demonstrate to me how (for example) black and red cabling without oversleeving is compliant with BS7671:2018?
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  • First, the guidance is not part of the legislation (although it may of course influence the court if the legislation is ambiguous).


    Second, Part 6 is rules about testing and inspection. Section 3(1)a of the regulations isn't about testing and inspection - it says that the installation must comply with BS7671:2018 at all times while let, irrespective of any inspecting and test that may be required by 3(1)b.


    Can anyone demonstrate to me how (for example) black and red cabling without oversleeving is compliant with BS7671:2018?
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