On 12/07/2018 15:02, Scott wrote:
On Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:55:09 +0100, Harry Bloomfield
wrote:

wrote on 12/07/2018 :
It needs an electrical inspection every 5 years, and anything that fails to
meet current standard at those times be brought within spec. So yes.

Think about it, no it does not. Imagine having to rewire a property
every five years, just to bring it up to current standards. Regulations
are not applied retro spectively. What met regulations at the time it
was installed, remains satisfactory now. Though it might be advisable
to bring an installation more up to date with current regulations.

Do the same rules apply to rental properties. ISTR some of the gas
safety rules had retrospective effect (eg, hard-wired smoke
detectors). .

Landlords (or their agents) must (i.e. are legally required to) have a
gas safety check done annually.


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Cheers,

John.

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