reconnection of empty house more than 2 years

stoporilshoot

Hi...I was thinking of making an offer on a house which has been empty for more than 2 years. I understand among other things things before reconnection that it will have to be certified. The house was built about 2002 2003 , will the house have to meet the 2008 regulations? Also I understand that this would be treated as a new build even though the cable is connected to the box would it need to be re sited completely I mean would it need to be renewed and ran through the duct again, just trying to find out if it would need dug up and if the house would require a full rewire
Thanks

Electric Ireland: David

Hi stoporilshoot,

Thanks for your post.

If a property with an existing connection has been without power for over two years, you would need to get a registered electrical contractor to check and certify the wiring, and submit an application form, ordnance survey map and site map to:

ESB Networks Services Bureau
PO Box 29
Garrycastle
Athlone
Co Westmeath

You can find the relevant application form on the ESB Networks website here.

For any other queries re: reconnection (regulations, ducting etc) you would need to contact ESB Networks directly on 1850 372 757.

We hope this helps.

Regards,
David

stoporilshoot

Hello David,

Thanks for the information regarding reconnection.

Cheers.

EI: Aoife

Hi stoporilshoot,

You are very welcome. If there is anything else we can do for you, please let us know.

Regards,
Aoife