Awaab's Law deadline: 24 hours
Faulty electrics in Bristol
Bristol has 28,000 social housing homes. Faulty electrics can be a serious problem, and a legal trigger for claims under Section 11(1)(b) + Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.
475,000
borough population
28,000
social housing
8 to 20 wks
typical case length
24 hours
Awaab's Law deadline
Symptoms to look for
- Sparks from sockets or light fittings
- Burning smell from outlets or appliances
- Trip switch repeatedly failing (RCD trips)
- Exposed wiring or broken sockets
- No working smoke alarm or CO detector
Evidence to gather
- Photograph the faulty fixture, DO NOT touch it
- Get an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) date if your landlord has one (you have a right to ask)
- Note any sparking, burning smells, or RCD trips with exact dates