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Lockdown Scotland New law? Essential electrical work only in private dwellings....

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Scotland’s first minister announced today that:

“Fifth, we will strengthen the provisions in relation to work inside people’s houses.



We have already issued guidance to the effect that in level 4 areas work is only permitted within a private dwelling if it is essential for the upkeep, maintenance and functioning of the household.  We will now put this guidance into law.”


source:


 https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-update-first-ministers-statement-13-january-2021/



Any ideas what constitutes essential electrical works to avoid breaking the law unintentionally? 


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    I would think that all landlords would still need to ensure the EICR is carried out if existing is about to expire, just as the gas safety checks are needed. A failed light fitting where its the only one in a room, to me would be essential or if its on a landing staircase so replacing lamp/s or fitting if totally failed. Correcting defects of a C2/C3 nature to me would also be required.


    Installing extra luminaires/power outlets or changing a perfectly working fitting for an updated one to me isnt essential.


    But like all these new regulations/legislation, if you introduce them, you also need a "Enforcer"!!! so how would any property owner/tenant get caught out? by having an accident and Police come along? Police start going into properties where they see a van parked outside?  A nosy neigbour alerts the authorities?


    Maybe another thought is for all the tradesmen and contractors, would your professional and public liability insurer cover you for the work being carried out given COVID regulations in place at the time? Insurers like to wiggle out of any claim if they can........
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    I would think that all landlords would still need to ensure the EICR is carried out if existing is about to expire, just as the gas safety checks are needed. A failed light fitting where its the only one in a room, to me would be essential or if its on a landing staircase so replacing lamp/s or fitting if totally failed. Correcting defects of a C2/C3 nature to me would also be required.


    Installing extra luminaires/power outlets or changing a perfectly working fitting for an updated one to me isnt essential.


    But like all these new regulations/legislation, if you introduce them, you also need a "Enforcer"!!! so how would any property owner/tenant get caught out? by having an accident and Police come along? Police start going into properties where they see a van parked outside?  A nosy neigbour alerts the authorities?


    Maybe another thought is for all the tradesmen and contractors, would your professional and public liability insurer cover you for the work being carried out given COVID regulations in place at the time? Insurers like to wiggle out of any claim if they can........
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