Sorry to mention stables again but...

[Deleted member 26818]

If it’s a work place then the EAWR applies.
If it’s not, then the EAWR does not apply.
I rented a workshop to use as a workshop and garage which had been rated as commercial.
I contacted the Local authority and informed them that it was no longer commercial, and was now only for personal use.

As the garage was no longer used for business and was not a dwelling neither business rates or council tax was charged.

 

[Octopus]

You can lead a horse to water ........

 

[ipf]

You can lead a horse to water ........

…..or a pit pony to a mine....

 

[Spoon]

I see the point of hse being involved in the event of a problem, but if the regs aren't law, does it say anywhere that the hse will or can use them as a standard?

"The Regulations are non-statutory. They may, however, be used in a court of law in evidence to claim compliance with a statutory requirement."

Good luck in court if anything happens due to the wiring you did. You can tell them "but I'm willing to take the risk." and see what they say. I'm sure your insurance will be happy to class all damages as null and void as well.

 

[Percyprod]

Not insured, so no problem there! End of the day, no reason why anything should go wrong as it is wired correctly.