Hi,
Renovating property, done most & unfortunately (stupidly) now realized there is fair bit of VIR rubber cable still installed in the lighting circuits.
The ring has been done, all circuits proctected by RCD etc.
The cable surprisingly seems in good condition but appreciate only whats visible but where able to & moved it is not breaking & seems OK.
I know it should be replaced but wondered IF it passes restistance test is this allowable, expecially being rental.
If it was the ring main I would replace no question but lighting not so sure although as I understand won't have an earth so not sure how that may effect RCD protection etc.
To be honest suspect 4/5 years of renting & the whole place likely knocked down & rebuild something bigger! hence trying to avoid.
Thanks I/A
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Renovating property, done most & unfortunately (stupidly) now realized there is fair bit of VIR rubber cable still installed in the lighting circuits.
The ring has been done, all circuits proctected by RCD etc.
The cable surprisingly seems in good condition but appreciate only whats visible but where able to & moved it is not breaking & seems OK.
I know it should be replaced but wondered IF it passes restistance test is this allowable, expecially being rental.
If it was the ring main I would replace no question but lighting not so sure although as I understand won't have an earth so not sure how that may effect RCD protection etc.
To be honest suspect 4/5 years of renting & the whole place likely knocked down & rebuild something bigger! hence trying to avoid.
Thanks I/A
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