"ARWadsworth" wrote in message ...
"Alan" wrote in message
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In message , York Muppet
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Hi,

Is there a requirement or recommendation for the layman to have their
utility supplies, i.e. gas plumbing and electrical wiring checked by an
approved technician?

Yes, but don't get ripped off. It shouldn't cost you more than £500 per
annum.

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Alan

Most electrical inspections are valid for 10 years in a domestic property
and AFAIK it is still only a recommendation (but a good idea) to have it
done.

Gas appliances should be serviced every year but again AFAIK it is still
only a recommendation in a domestic property (not rented).

Water plumbing inspections? Never heard of an MOT for plumbing but if a pipe
develops a leak no one will drown. You could of course pay BG to annually
check your CH system for a fee using one of their service contracts and then
they charge you an astronomical amount when it needs flushing out.

I get the impression that mortgage lenders are asking for electrical
inspections on properties more frequently these days plus insurance
companies add it as a condition to their policies that a rental
property must pass an electrical inspection.Don't think plumbing needs
inspecting but perhaps they should be - what about all those
dishwashers and washing machines that empty into a rainwater drain as
it is closer to run the waste pipe to?