I'll probably be trolled for saying so but if you have to ask the question you shouldn't be doing the job.
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I like the concept of "your next periodic wiring inspection"
It is a requirement of the wiring regulations to have domestic property inspected every 10 years (5 years if rented) . Insurance companies are increasingly asking for this to be carried out at renewal.I like the concept of "your next periodic wiring inspection"
Would this be in Narnia? or some other imaginary place?
The firm I used to work for in England before I retired did a lot of these periodic inspections on domestic property every year, though to be fair a lot of them were prompted by Surveyors picking up on the lack of wiring certification/relevant part P building regulations compliance at the point where the property was being marketed. Lack of certification at this stage often led to delay whilst an inspection was done or a reduced sale price.
The difference is because that is what the Regs say! The letting agent I have a property let out with will not take a property on its books without a valid certificate.
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It is in Appendix 6 of BS7671 and applies to all domestic property!
Inspection is always done to the latest edition of the Regs, then the deviations are categorized in order of their seriousness. Some deviations which are not of a hazardous nature do not have to be rectified to get a 'Satisfactory' certificate.So from June this year landlords have to do it every 5 years and individuals should every 10 - but that doesn't seem to be a legal requirement.
Periodic Inspection Explained | Electrical Safety First
Periodic Inspection and Testing All electrical installations deteriorate with age and use. They should therefore be inspected and tested at regular intervals to
My son sold his house this year and was asked for the date of the last inspection by purchasers - which wasn't very recent.
He had one done which did reveal an earthing problem from a dodgy lighting alteration (ring any bells?) so he had to get that fixed and then got a new 'certificate'.
This actually involved some extra work because the testing electrician insisted on using latest Regs rather than certifying safe to Regs at time of installation.
He had to get a couple of RCBOs to upgrade some circuits which was an Ebay job to match the 20 yr old consumer unit.
So as suggested they will become more common being driven by ownership changes and it will pay to check whether the electrician will certify to appropriate Regs.
I've still got wire fuses in my board - so that'll be a fun discussion when our kids sell the place!
Many years ago my father was asked for a certificate on his house by his insurance company after he completely rewired it. He got the local undertaker (second job!) to check it over and sign it off.
It'll be interesting to see what insurance companies do in the future.
I believe it has been delayed for 1 year owing to Covid
Think it is just a request which has not been confirmed yet (hence the 'potentially' in my post)
Can't find any reference to it being a statutory requirement for ALL domestic property.
