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Coding, basically!

whjohnson
Assume a scenario where everything else in a domestic property is satisfactory but with the following exceptions -

Consumer unit is plastic but not in an escape route.

Consumer unit is MK 16th ed split load, with single RCD protection on one side but with the mcbs replaced by RCBOs for all circuits on the other side.

No surge protection present, and all other devices function correctly.

Tails are 16mm but there a 60A fuse in the cut out - verified during a meter change recently.


So, what, if any coding should be applied? I am at a complete loss to fail it in any respect.

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    That article you link to Zoom, is one of the best examples of  risk transfer scare tactics I have ever seen!

    They quote the Electricity At Work Act 1989 in an attempt to frighten the owner! Oh yes, they may state that currently there are no regulations requiring EICRs on Holiday Lets but they damned well have a bloody good go at getting home owners to splash out regardless.

    My take would be that the owner should be responsible for a good visual walk round post -let to ensure that no physical damage has occurred to any accessories or appliance flexes, but outside of that, there should be no other requirement save the usual 5 year checks..

    I also agree with checking the functionality of any fire detection apparatus, even if this is just pressing the 'Test' button on the smoke alarms.
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    That article you link to Zoom, is one of the best examples of  risk transfer scare tactics I have ever seen!

    They quote the Electricity At Work Act 1989 in an attempt to frighten the owner! Oh yes, they may state that currently there are no regulations requiring EICRs on Holiday Lets but they damned well have a bloody good go at getting home owners to splash out regardless.

    My take would be that the owner should be responsible for a good visual walk round post -let to ensure that no physical damage has occurred to any accessories or appliance flexes, but outside of that, there should be no other requirement save the usual 5 year checks..

    I also agree with checking the functionality of any fire detection apparatus, even if this is just pressing the 'Test' button on the smoke alarms.
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