A neighbour, who rents her residence, has in her main room a double-dimmer
light switch unit controlling the two ceiling light fittings. Now, one dimmer has failed mechanically; and the dimmers need traditional bulbs. Clearly the unit should be replaced with one containing a pair of ordinary switches such as may readily be obtained locally (and the bulbs with CFL or LED ones).

Clearly the switches are the landlord's responsibility. But there is reason not to trouble him with small matters, since there is likely to be a big matter pending.

I can wire up switches, but have no relevant paper qualifications; another neighbour is said to be some sort of electrician; the landlord might do it, or employ a contractor.

What do the Law and the Regulations say?

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SL

On 03/05/2014 23:16, wrote:
A neighbour, who rents her residence, has in her main room a double-dimmer
light switch unit controlling the two ceiling light fittings. Now, one dimmer has failed mechanically; and the dimmers need traditional bulbs. Clearly the unit should be replaced with one containing a pair of ordinary switches such as may readily be obtained locally (and the bulbs with CFL or LED ones).

Clearly the switches are the landlord's responsibility. But there is reason not to trouble him with small matters, since there is likely to be a big matter pending.

I can wire up switches, but have no relevant paper qualifications; another neighbour is said to be some sort of electrician; the landlord might do it, or employ a contractor.

What do the Law and the Regulations say?

I believe the law is silent on the matter, apart from building regs.
Building regs, and the IEE (IET) Wiring Regulations (a British
Standard), require new work to be inspected by a qualified (passed
relevant tests) and competent electrician, or the building inspector
from your local council. Replacement activity does not need "approved"
inspection (this is a broad and general interpretation). You should
ensure that the work is done correctly and the result safe.


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A neighbour, who rents her residence, has in her main room a double-dimmer
light switch unit controlling the two ceiling light fittings. Now, one
dimmer has failed mechanically; and the dimmers need traditional bulbs.
Clearly the unit should be replaced with one containing a pair of
ordinary switches such as may readily be obtained locally (and the
bulbs with CFL or LED ones).

Clearly the switches are the landlord's responsibility. But there is
reason not to trouble him with small matters, since there is likely to
be a big matter pending.

I can wire up switches, but have no relevant paper qualifications;
another neighbour is said to be some sort of electrician; the landlord
might do it, or employ a contractor.

What do the Law and the Regulations say?

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SL

First of all what does your neighbours tenancy agreement say about
repairs, alterations?

Regardless of qualifications, the landlord may be a bit miffed at some
one working on their property without their agreement. This might not
help when it comes to the "big matter".
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Well, I'd just look puzzled at the landlord if it gets mentioned after
changing them.
grin.
Brian

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A neighbour, who rents her residence, has in her main room a double-dimmer
light switch unit controlling the two ceiling light fittings. Now, one
dimmer has failed mechanically; and the dimmers need traditional bulbs.
Clearly the unit should be replaced with one containing a pair of ordinary
switches such as may readily be obtained locally (and the bulbs with CFL or
LED ones).

Clearly the switches are the landlord's responsibility. But there is reason
not to trouble him with small matters, since there is likely to be a big
matter pending.

I can wire up switches, but have no relevant paper qualifications; another
neighbour is said to be some sort of electrician; the landlord might do it,
or employ a contractor.

What do the Law and the Regulations say?

__
SL

On Saturday, May 3, 2014 11:59:33 PM UTC+1, Bill wrote:
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dr.s.lartius writes

A neighbour, who rents her residence, has in her main room a double-dimmer
light switch unit controlling the two ceiling light fittings. Now, one
dimmer has failed mechanically; and the dimmers need traditional bulbs.
Clearly the unit should be replaced with one containing a pair of
ordinary switches such as may readily be obtained locally (and the
bulbs with CFL or LED ones).

Clearly the switches are the landlord's responsibility. But there is
reason not to trouble him with small matters, since there is likely to
be a big matter pending.

I can wire up switches, but have no relevant paper qualifications;
another neighbour is said to be some sort of electrician; the landlord
might do it, or employ a contractor.

What do the Law and the Regulations say?

First of all what does your neighbours tenancy agreement say about
repairs, alterations?
Regardless of qualifications, the landlord may be a bit miffed at some
one working on their property without their agreement. This might not
help when it comes to the "big matter".

Replace the dimmers before quitting


NT

On 03/05/2014 23:16, wrote:
A neighbour, who rents her residence, has in her main room a double-dimmer
light switch unit controlling the two ceiling light fittings. Now, one dimmer has failed mechanically; and the dimmers need traditional bulbs. Clearly the unit should be replaced with one containing a pair of ordinary switches such as may readily be obtained locally (and the bulbs with CFL or LED ones).

Clearly the switches are the landlord's responsibility. But there is reason not to trouble him with small matters, since there is likely to be a big matter pending.

I can wire up switches, but have no relevant paper qualifications; another neighbour is said to be some sort of electrician; the landlord might do it, or employ a contractor.

What do the Law and the Regulations say?

For the purposes of building regulations (Part P) this job would be a
"non notifiable" minor work, and can be carried out by anyone. It should
be done in accordance with the wiring regs (BS7671). However the
landlord may object and that is a separate issue.


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On Monday, 5 May 2014 02:41:57 UTC+1, John Rumm wrote:
On 03/05/2014 23:16, SL wrote:

A neighbour, who rents her residence, has in her main room a double-dimmer
...
What do the Law and the Regulations say?

For the purposes of building regulations (Part P) this job would be a
...

Thanks, people, for the useful replies.

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SL