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The law says maintain it but never says how often. Here's where the monthly and annual tests actually come from, who carries the duty, and what inspectors check.
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Bathrooms are split into electrical zones by how close they are to water. Here is what goes where, which IP rating you need, and why sockets are banned.
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No law sets a fixed testing interval for business premises. Here is what the Electricity at Work Regulations really require and how to build a defensible schedule.
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There is no legal minimum distance between a socket and your kitchen sink. Here is what the rules actually say, how many sockets you need and where to put them.
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Swapping a like-for-like socket is legal DIY. New circuits, consumer units and bathroom wiring are notifiable under Part P and need a competent person to sign them off. Here's where the line sits.
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A standard survey won't test the wiring. Here's the electrical checklist to run before buying a house in London, the red flags in older homes, and why an EICR pays for itself.
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What UK smoke and heat alarm law requires in 2026, where alarms must go, and why mains-wired interlinked units beat battery ones for homeowners and landlords.
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What PAT testing actually is, what UK law really requires, how often to do it, and what it costs as a general London range for landlords and businesses.
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A burning smell from a socket can be an early sign of an electrical fire. Here is what to do right now and what is causing it.
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