Although there aren’t any official guidelines to advise when a property should be rewired, there are many factors which can affect the wear and tear of electrical wiring in your home or business – including the materials used and how your property has been used. A periodic inspection will identify whether your electrical installation is safe or needs upgrading.
It is also important to carry out regular checks on the condition of your electrical items like switches and plug sockets to keep an eye out for early signs of damage or deterioration. If you notice something unusual, like burn marks on plugs and sockets, buzzing or crackling sounds, fuses blowing or circuit-breakers tripping, contact a registered electrician to look at your electrics as soon as possible.
Does all redundant wiring need to be removed?
When an electrical installation is rewired, it is good practice to remove redundant wiring. If not possible to do so, any redundant wiring must be permanently disconnected from any electrical supply so that it doesn’t present a risk.