- Reaction score
- 1
Is TRS legal now if you have an electrical inspection of a property?
Discuss Is TRS electrical wire legal in the Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net
Thank you so much for your help. Im 83 and a bit out of the loop with regulations. I wired my self catering property in 1955. It seems likely that all self catering properties will have to pass the EICR you mentioned in 2023/24. Im concerned that i will have to rewire. The TRS is in good condition though.Cable cannot really be 'illegal' but defective cable would lead to an unsatisfactory EICR.
The problem now with TRS is that so much has deteriorated badly, that when you do find a good bit (and there are some) it is difficult to trust the rest of it that you can't see. Small differences in temperature or airflow can make the difference between one section that is supple and strong and another that is brittle and disintegrating. Then you reach the commercial decision that once you've uncovered enough cable to be convinced that it is safe now and would last another two years, you're halfway to being able to replace it and being good for many decades.
Possibly. Most good EICR inspections follow the guidance in the "best practice guide #4" which is available as a free download from here:Thank you so much for your help. Im 83 and a bit out of the loop with regulations. I wired my self catering property in 1955. It seems likely that all self catering properties will have to pass the EICR you mentioned in 2023/24. Im concerned that i will have to rewire. The TRS is in good condition though.
Other concerns are 1) no earth in light cables and 2) wooden back boxes to light switches.
It is going to be such a nightmare if i have to change everything but understand importance of compliance.
Grateful for your advice. Thank you. In essence if Trs is in good condition i could still pass eicr?
Thanks for this and thank you for your time, the links are especially useful.Possibly. Most good EICR inspections follow the guidance in the "best practice guide #4" which is available as a free download from here:
Best Practice Guides | Electrical Safety First
Electrical Safety First produces, in association with other industry bodies, a range of Best Practice Guides which provide definitive information and guidance on a range of technical subjects.www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk
Most likely "failure" (i.e. unsatisfactory due to codes C1, C2 or FI) for an old but otherwise sound to original regulations installation is going to be lack of RCD protection on any sockets likely to be used outside, but metal light fittings without a CPC (earth connection) is another possible one here. Lack of fire rating on the fusebox/CU, or accessories, in most likely a C2 if it is a high risk area or flammable building.
Other unpleasant surprises are low IR for some reason, possibly condemning the cable, and immersion heaters without the safety cut-out to prevent boiling:
- Immersion heater does not comply with BS EN 60335-2-73 (that is, it does not have a built-in cut-out that will operate if the stored water temperature reaches 98C if the thermostat fails), and the cold water storage tank is plastic
I wired my self catering property in 1955.
I think to be fair you have had reasonable value out of that investment. 67 years usage isn't bad especially if you work out the cost per day it's worked!Other concerns are 1) no earth in light cables
I presume that a self-catering property could easily be unoccupied for the duration, and un-occupied rewires are SO much easier.It is going to be such a nightmare if i have to change everything but understand importance of compliance.
Reply to Is TRS electrical wire legal in the Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net
We get it, advertisements are annoying!
Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker.