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selling my flat without RCD protection / no enclosed bathroom light

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.05 PM

I am selling my flat built 1991. An electrical installation inspection given by the electrician in 2011 who installed my new oven marked the cert unsatisfactory because there was no enclosed bathroom light, nor RCD protection. If the 2 bed flat 50 sqm was built before these BS regulations were in force, do I need to update accordingly when selling? Thanks.

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Electrical Safety Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Dereham
Without knowing/seeing what bathroom light is there then its a difficult one to call, but the lack of RCD protection is definately not a Category C2 defect! It is however a C3 defect, which means that that its safe enough, but just does not comply with the current edition of BS7671:2008. Sounds like you have an over zealous electrician or one that's looking to drum up some extra remedial work from you!
Answered13 August 2014
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