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What percentage of accessories need to be sampled on an EICR ?
Asked by Karen HughesIf you are having an inspection of the electrics in your property carried out, the electrician will ...
View full answerHow can I find out if an EICR has been carried out on my property?
Asked by resham basraIf you are living in a privately rented property in England or Scotland, your landlord should provid...
View full answerCan 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...
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