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I guess the argument it is that replacing an existing faceplate that causes danger with one that removes that danger is within the spirit of good practice - and that a replacement is not the same as a new installation?That's clear enough. It was the idea of effecting a solution that wasn't to current regs, which didn't sit right with me.
I should probably read the Best Practice Guides as they may address other issues that I haven't yet reconciled.
I think in a domestic rental EICR I'd be cautious about doing much in the way of remedial work on a circuit to get a satisfactory in that situation though. But then again the chances of being able to rewire in 28 days are slim, so it is a temporary solution to a present situation.
There are surprisingly many houses that still have that age wiring - a testimony to how well PVC cabling lasts I guess..
I can think of at least 4 properties (only one rental) I've been to in just the last 6 months that were wired that way.