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Electrical Safety
Landlord Electrical Safety Obligations: Complete UK Compliance Guide
UK landlords have clear legal obligations for electrical safety — EICR every 5 years, PAT testing, Part P notification, and RCD protection requirements. This guide covers every obligation, the penalties for non-compliance, and what to do when an inspection reveals a problem.
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EICR Codes Explained: C1, C2, C3 and FI — What Each Code Means
Your EICR report lists observations with codes C1, C2, C3, or FI. This guide explains what each code means, which faults produce which codes, what remedial work costs, and what happens if you ignore a C2 finding on a rented property.
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When to Get an EICR: The Complete Electrical Safety Inspection Guide
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is the only way to know if your home's wiring is safe. This guide explains what an EICR is, when you need one, what the codes mean, how much it costs, and what happens if your installation fails.
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