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Law on location of electrical wiring (in flat below)

Anonymous user 14/03/2024 - 2.34 PM

Hello there, I've recently moved into a 1950's maisonette. The man that lived below drew my attention to the wire which supplies electricity to my flat, it's old, but not damaged - which is situated below my stairs in his property. The wire then goes up to my fuse box and meter (within my property). At first he was just saying he wanted the wire replaced, then he was saying it's against the law to have the wire withing his property in the first place. Could someone enlighten me as to where I stand?

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

Hi As far as I know If the cable is before the meter then the national grid should be contacted by you or your neighbor for any concerns, if it's after the meter then it should meet the BS7671 requirements which will need an electrician to inspect and test it. hope this helps
Answered9 September 2014
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kevin cassidy building contractors

Rating: 5 out of 5
Accrington
He is spouting total rubbish. Like a lot of people around likes to impress by being loud and bullish. If there was a regulation/law relating to this it could be quoted but as there is not I can't quote anything to placate him. As long as the supply is run in a manner that complied with regs in force at the time of installation and are safe at the present time If he wants the supply altered then it should be done at his expense.
Answered9 September 2014
1

Anonymous user

Not a definitive answer but you could ring your supplier for clarification. Its not a unique situation as the methods used by suppliers/distributors in days gone by were very different to the way new builds are supplied. I used to live in a 30's build house and the supply to my neighbours house ran through my loft. Its just the way it is.
Answered9 September 2014
1

Electrical Safety Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Dereham
He is wrong, there is no law against this arrangement and its very common in older properties. Unfortunately you have a right to get this cable replaced even though it runs through his property. There is probably some clause or easement that allows for this in the deeds for the properties. Whilst it may look ugly and he probably objects to it being there, the facts are that its required as without it, you would not have access to an electricity supply.
Answered10 September 2014
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