Over a year ago, my own house was largely rewired very satisfactorily, a new (plastic) distribution box fitted and a completion certificate issued.
I also own a flat, which also has a plastic distribution box and a previous safety inspection. Now I am being told that this box must be replaced by metal, new twin sockets fitted throughout the rooms because the old ones will "probably" break down during a megger test, and a previously acceptable cabling for the cooker and electric shower must be upgraded - a total cost, with some reconnection of appliances, of well over £2000 inc VAT in order to comply.
Could someone explain the new requirements, and how they apply retrospectively to previously acceptable installations - or am I being taken for a ride?
I also own a flat, which also has a plastic distribution box and a previous safety inspection. Now I am being told that this box must be replaced by metal, new twin sockets fitted throughout the rooms because the old ones will "probably" break down during a megger test, and a previously acceptable cabling for the cooker and electric shower must be upgraded - a total cost, with some reconnection of appliances, of well over £2000 inc VAT in order to comply.
Could someone explain the new requirements, and how they apply retrospectively to previously acceptable installations - or am I being taken for a ride?