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Electrical safety in the private rented sector
In January 2019 the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) issued their response, (see extracts below) to a consultation paper/questionnaire which resulted in the statement that “Regulations requiring landlords to have electrical...
The rise of the electric cars just accelerated
The number of electric cars on the road worldwide has passed the two million mark, after record sales of more than 750,000 last year, driven by falling costs and rising concerns about pollution.However, electric vehicles account for only 0.2% of all cars and there is...
Surge Protection against Voltage Disturbance and Electromagnetic Disturbances
With the introduction of the 18th Edition, the requirements for Surge Protection on electrical installations has been changed. BS 7671 now requires Surge Protection to be provided as protection against transient over-voltages - where there is a risk of injury,...
Mandatory five-year electrical safety check regulations to be enforced in England
The Government has proposed regulatory requirements for mandatory five-year periodic electrical reporting on electrical installations in the private rented sector from July 2020. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England)...
