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Electricity Safety In Rental Property

Health And Safety In Rented Property FAQ» Electricity Safety In Rental Property
Q1:

There is no isolation switch for the oven - is this breaking a legal requirement?

ANSWER 1: Yes. 17th Edition IEE wiring regs 5.4, which covers functional switching and 5.1.1 for single-phase household and similar supplies that may be operated by unskilled persons. A double pole device must be used for both TT and TN systems.

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Q2:

Does my landlord need to provide a RCD (residual-current device) on the electric?

ANSWER 1: In a word...No. In fact there's no legal obligation for a landlord to even carry out a "periodic inspection report" to assess the safety of the existing electrical installation. changing an old rewireable fuse board for a modern dual rcd consumer unit would be a good move though, offering greater protecion against electric shock, but can uncover hidden problems like nuisance tripping when it's done. i'd always recommend it though. Better safe than sorry.

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Q3:

Is the landlord responsible for all electrical appliances in the property?

ANSWER 1: The landlord is responsible for ensuring that any electrical appliances supplied with the accommodation are safe. This includes heaters, cookers, kettles, and any other electrical goods. if the tenant uses his or her own electrical appliances, then they are responsible for those.

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