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now they want metal encased consumer units and blah blah so it was no longer up to code.
A consumer unit made from combustible materials needs replacing
If a consumer unit is made from combustible material (e.g. plastic), BPG 4 recommends that the presence of a plastic consumer unit is worthy of a note, but does NOT warrant a classification code. If the consumer unit is located under a wooden staircase or within a sole route of escape from the premises, a C3 classification code is recommended.
Either way, this would not result in an unsatisfactory outcome.
NotThamesWater
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I thought EICR was only necessary if you wanted to rent the place out.
Also, our place was technically failing the current tests because they changed a bunch of shit. When we bought it, we had a new consumer unit installed, everything was to code, etc. but now they want metal encased consumer units and blah blah so it was no longer up to code. But we're having the kitchen done so decided to just pay and get it done even though legally we didn't need to.
So, I guess, if you're going to live there, find out WHY it's failing. Sometimes everything is fine and it's just using old rules. Sometimes there's actually risky stuff.