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Exposed: Cash for logos and drive by inspections

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Inadequate inspections on the safety of wiring in buildings across England are increasing the risk of fires, E&T has found. A flawed regulatory system has sparked a race to the bottom, with some businesses profiting at the expense of the public’s safety. 

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    This discussion is about the Electrical Safety Regulations covering Private Rented Sector Homes, homes which are rented from landlords running businesses by tenants, the cost of safety in these homes is actually irrelevant, it is a cost that has to be met, if it cannot be met then the landlord cannot rent the property out.

    No one is suggesting that these properties need gold plated fittings, I am merely saying that electrical safety standards that have been a general requirement for many years should be met, such as providing 30 mA RCD protection for sockets used mowing lawns, etc which has been a requirement for over forty years.

    Is providing 30 mA RCD protection for sockets supplying equipment used outdoors or for that matter an electric shower in PRS homes really and truly an unnecessary expense for the landlord?

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    This discussion is about the Electrical Safety Regulations covering Private Rented Sector Homes, homes which are rented from landlords running businesses by tenants, the cost of safety in these homes is actually irrelevant, it is a cost that has to be met, if it cannot be met then the landlord cannot rent the property out.

    No one is suggesting that these properties need gold plated fittings, I am merely saying that electrical safety standards that have been a general requirement for many years should be met, such as providing 30 mA RCD protection for sockets used mowing lawns, etc which has been a requirement for over forty years.

    Is providing 30 mA RCD protection for sockets supplying equipment used outdoors or for that matter an electric shower in PRS homes really and truly an unnecessary expense for the landlord?

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    Sparkingchip said:
    Is providing 30 mA RCD protection for sockets supplying equipment used outdoors or for that matter an electric shower in PRS homes really and truly an unnecessary expense for the landlord?

    Are we saying that the expense is justified because tenants are more stupid than those who own their own homes (or have a mortgage)?

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