Electrical

Moving sockets requires whole system to be at current regs?

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.31 PM

Hi, I am wanting a new twin socket put into our utility room. To achieve this we'll be relocating a twin socket on the other side of the wall (in the kitchen) and essentially repositioning it in the utility room for use by the washer/drier. Our current setup has two boards, the main one added in around 2004 with an RCD protecting the high amp circuits, including the circuit for the repositioned socket (so not the lighting). This also feeds a second older board which controls the rest of the house. I have had a quote from an electrician who says we need to bring the system up to current regs before the socket can be worked on. The work involves: * Upgrading gas and water earth from 10mm2 to 16mm2 * Double pole RCD 40A for the feed to the 2nd older board * RCD for the 6A lighting circuit He has quoted as follows: * £160 for the parts for above * £160 for the labour (1 day) * £200 to then test the lot and issue a certificate (it is a big house, 2500sqft) TOTAL £560 Then he can actually do the work for the socket which is another £100 all in. I just want to check he is correct in saying the whole system is up to current standards and certified before he or anyone else can move a socket? Thanks