electrical wiring ducting in the home

[xchantellex]

we live in rented accommodation and our landlord has just got, what we consider to be, cowboys in for a cheap job. On initial inspection we were told by the electrician that all wiring would be hidden and we would have minimal trunking. On completion of the job we find we have ducting on all the light switches included the hall. We have two young children and are not happy that the sticky back trunking is safe. What are the rules and regulations involved in this matter.

[pedderwo]

The trunking it's self should not endanger anyone it is there to provide some protection of the cable against mechanical damage also it's better than a bare cable cliped down the wall. Do you feel that the trunking will fall off the wall and hit your children? If the trunking is not sticking to the wall then I'm sure your landlord will be happy to get the electricians to put it right. Were they members of any organisation e.g. NAPIT or NICEIC if so there orgs also provide guarentees.

[Ethel]

Contact the planning department of your local council - speak to the people at building regs.

They will at least be able to advise you.

[pedderwo]

Why contact people at building regs?

[tellboy]

I thought a Landlord now had to have ny law an Annual Gas and Electricity Safety Certificate.

[john91]

Perhaps the work done is covered by the new regs, ie

Electrical contractors who register with a competent person self-certification scheme will be able to self-certify compliance with the Building Regulations whenever they carry out 'notifiable' work. Persons who are not registered with a self-certification scheme - including DIYers - will need to notify or submit plans to a building control body, unless the work is non-notifiable as described above

[BillyBB]

Gas safety certificates are yearly, electric five yearly.

[El D]

But all work carried out must be by electricians certified by the NICEIC (I think). Ask to see their certification.

[xchantellex]

Thank you for all your replies, they were very helpful.xx

[pedderwo]

El D is wrong and the NICEIC are not the only organisation (there is NAPIT and ELECSA and a couple of others) and in my experiance certainly not the best. John91 is absolutely correct.

[teneonshing]

You can consult with an expert electrician, who would advise you in the best way. Getting suggestions from him or her, you can follow the ways to ensure better protection from the electricity.