CONSUMER UNITS

CONSUMER UNIT REGULATIONS  

• The electrical installation in a privately-owned domestic property should be inspected and tested at a maximum frequency of ONCE EVERY 10 YEARS.

• If the dwelling is rented out, the electrical installation should be inspected and tested at a maximum frequency of once every five years or at change of occupancy.

COST OF INSTALLATION

As there are different types of protection and sizes of installation the costs of a replacement consumer unit can vary. Typical costs for a domestic consumer unit within a domestic installation can range from £500-£2000 including installation.