Renting house- Electric certificate questions

thesaint

stphnstevey wrote: »

Saint - your not comparing like with like. Yes, it is the underlying problem that causes the accident (drink driving). But a Ferrari with ABS brakes, crumple zones and airbags might help prevent or lower the chance of a serious accident than a 25 yr old Capri. In the same way updated electrics might help prevent serious accidents.

However, if the underlying problem is not dealt with, a Ferrari wrapped in bubble wrap might not be enough!

I deliberately didn't compare like for like, that is the whole point.

What I am trying to convey to you is that an RCD(Ferrari) is by design much safer, no question. The Fuse(Capri) is dated but 100% legal.

All things being equal, the driver of the Ferrari would not be immune to prosecution, your part quote of real1314 implied that he/she was saying that having an RCD would grant immunity.

It is the actions of the driver (landlord) that would decide whether a prosecution would take place.

stphnstevey

Your last sentence is true.

Equally someone is not going to be immune from prosecution if they have a fusebox as stated here:

Quote:
Originally Posted by real1314
HSE can't sue a Landlord for having a fusebox, even if an incident takes place.

Also, any steps you can take to PREVENT an accident could stop someone being prosecuted because the accident never had chance to occur or the likelyhood of an accident is less- ie an RCD

peter999

Are there any Qualified Electricians in the house ??

Fuse boxes are perfectly safe.
Lot of exagerrated statements about safety in this thread.

peter999

prudryden

peter999 wrote: »

Are there any Qualified Electricians in the house ??

Fuse boxes are perfectly safe.
Lot of exagerrated statements about safety in this thread.

peter999

They're all in shock!

thesaint

peter999 wrote: »

Are there any Qualified Electricians in the house ??

Fuse boxes are perfectly safe.
Lot of exagerrated statements about safety in this thread.

peter999

It's easy to advocate fully rewiring a house when you're not paying for it.

All those talking about families being killed by a rogue fuse.
I have heard that the latest Mercedes has significantly better safety features than the car you currently drive.
Are you going to get a 90k loan, then purchase one to safeguard your family?:rolleyes:

prudryden

thesaint wrote: »

It's easy to advocate fully rewiring a house when you're not paying for it.

All those talking about families being killed by a rogue fuse.
I have heard that the latest Mercedes has significantly better safety features than the car you currently drive.
Are you going to get a 90k loan, then purchase one to safeguard your family?:rolleyes:

Maybe its safer to be ACDC.

janknit

Thank you for all your replys. Sorry I didn't mean to cause any arguments.

Well after all this time I hope you will be pleased to know that I have had all the electrical work done that was suggested for the extra £550.
A new fuse box, rewired shower and earth things in bathroom.
Total was £660 for this work & the certificate.
I am still waiting for it to come through the post. Hope this is right & I havn't been ripped off.
Could someone out there please let me know if this is normal & if so how long it should take.

Just got to sort out my insurance & will be ready to rent.