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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We recently had a requirement for electrical safety testing of our facility and, based on competitive pricing and quality of enquiry response, we awarded this work to MS Electrical. MS Electrical were happy to schedule the PAT and fixed wire testing over a weekend, whilst we were closed, which negated disruption to our facility and members. The requirement was agreed, and the work was carried out accordingly. Testing was completed to a high standard and within the timescales MS Electrical had suggested. The flexibility and professionalism shown by MS Electrical has been exceptional. Their friendly and positive service has made repeat testing an easy decision for us. We will definitely be asking them to return to undertake any future electrical testing we require and can highly recommend them.
Elyte Fitness