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Can electricians validate their own EICR?
Asked by Barrie FrodshamIf you have used a registered electrician to carry out an EICR, they will generally get it counter-s...
View full answerWhat does "CPC" mean?
Asked by Sarah WilliamsCPC stands for Circuit Protective Conductor, which is basically the earth wire for the circuit and f...
View full answerHow often should portable appliances in HMOs be tested?
Asked by sue OvertonThere's no legal requirement to have portable appliance tests (PAT) carried out on any electrical pr...
View full answerIf an EICR is “Satisfactory” despite me not having RCD protection, do I need to replace the consumer unit?
Asked by VERNON ALEXANDER DIASIf the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is Satisfactory then you do not need to repla...
View full answerI live in a privately owned property - how often do I have to get the electrics checked?
Asked by Robert FinnieAlthough the law changed in June 2020 for privately rented properties, requiring landlords to have a...
View full answerDo I have to do anything if I have a C3 code on an EICR?
Asked by VERNON ALEXANDER DIASWhen you have the electrical installation in your property tested, the electrician will issue you wi...
View full answerWhen you have an inspection of the electrics in your property carried out, the electrician will issu...
View full answerI've had a rewire done by an electrician who has left my house unsafe. What should I do?
Asked by Kim clarkeIf the electrician is registered with one of the Government approved schemes, you should contact the...
View full answerDo the new regulations for five yearly electrical checks in rental properties apply to B&Bs?
Asked by pete oxleyNew regulations were introduced in England in June 2020 requiring private landlords to carry out fiv...
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