First impressions can be deceptive

27th January 2023

At first glance this bathroom renovation in a Cambridge rental property looks great, but when you look more closely there are a number of issues. Not only are some of them illegal, they could also potentially prove to be fatal.

So among the faults we found during a fixed wire test were:

An incorrect IP-rated towel rail is sited in zone one of the bathroom and can be sprayed from the shower
The shower pull switch is not permitted in zone one of the bathroom and can also be sprayed from the shower
The lights are the incorrect IP rating for the bathroom
Elsewhere, the fuseboard had been replaced but hadn’t been signed off under Part P of the building regulations

The frightening thing is that prior to the new landlord and letting agent regulations regarding electrical safety testing which came into force in 2020, these faults could have gone undetected for months if not years. And as a consequence, a tenant – or indeed anyone using the bathroom – could have been seriously injured or even lost their life.

If you’re a landlord or letting agent and you need to achieve compliance on your electrical safety testing, please call us on 01223 850301 or complete our enquiry form to request a quotation.

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Ensuring we have a safe and compliant working environment for everybody is incredibly important to us. In order to meet the requirements of the accrediting bodies we appoint, ensuring we are PAT tested annually and correctly is vital. For the last 3 years we have used MS Electrical Services for our annual branch PAT testing and we have found their service to be excellent, with true professionalism from the engineer who visits our premises and undertakes the testing. Invoicing and test reports are delivered in good time and are clear to read and understand. Mark at MS Electrical Services also advises if we are to replace any appliances or if there is any safety risk. We would recommend MS Electrical to other businesses that would benefit from their dexterous and professional service.
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