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RCD

Kenneth Fereday
My flats has just been inspected and I have been advised I need to have an RCD fitted. The flat is approx 30 years old and just has normal fuse board. IDo I need to have an RCD fitted or is this just a preference. ie is it now a legal requirement?


Thanks for any advice.
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    What does the EICR actually say?


    One might argue that it is a legal requirement because the flat's electrical installation should be up to date. On the other hand, the report needs only to be satisfactory in terms of suitability for continued use and lack of RCD protection does not invariably lead to an assessment of unsatisfactory.


    Have a search in this forum - there has been quite a lot of discussion!
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    What does the EICR actually say?


    One might argue that it is a legal requirement because the flat's electrical installation should be up to date. On the other hand, the report needs only to be satisfactory in terms of suitability for continued use and lack of RCD protection does not invariably lead to an assessment of unsatisfactory.


    Have a search in this forum - there has been quite a lot of discussion!
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