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maybe agree, but that's nothing to do with the surveyors report that it's a fire risk. he's missed the onlypossible fault and made up another one which does not have any basis in common sense,regulations, or fact.
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maybe agree, but that's nothing to do with the surveyors report that it's a fire risk. he's missed the onlypossible fault and made up another one which does not have any basis in common sense,regulations, or fact.
there are chancers everywhere which is why I would welcome a regulation where as you can't test your own work !!
I am self employed and would back someone else testing my work anytime as if your doing it right you have nothing to fear and if everyone had to have their work tested by someone else then everyone's price would go up by the same amount sounds fair to meMaybe a little harsh on the self employed sole trader.
It would also drive up legitimate electricians costs to the customer encouraging them to use an unqualified unskilled DIYer.
I agree anyone can come and test or inspect my work , but I don't think it would be practical for the reasons I have given.I am self employed and would back someone else testing my work anytime as if your doing it right you have nothing to fear and if everyone had to have their work tested by someone else then everyone's price would go up by the same amount sounds fair to me
I can see your reasoning and agree to an extent but in my eyes it's the one sure way to knock the halfwitts out of the trade that are one spark away from a fire lolI agree anyone can come and test or inspect my work , but I don't think it would be practical for the reasons I have given.
Hi. I'm a currently selling my home, a Victorian Terrace house from the early 1900's.
The buyers have just had a survey completed which has highlighted a plug socket mounted on wooden skirting as a fire hazard.
We have been living here since 2013 and have had no issues, this was installed before our purchase of the house. I am keen to understand the regs and my options.
It is a double socket mounted on a plastic back box. It is not so close to the floor that the flex from a plug is severely bent.
I would be really grateful for some advice. I believe it's only because this is a '3' on the homebuyers survey. Can someone tell me when the regs came in and if they relate to installations prior.
Thanks all.
Good findThe regulation you refer to is 553.1.6 ...
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