Editorial file
Jamie Dawson
Editor of Logbook.co.uk. Director of Gemini AMPM, a UK fire and security business, so the Fire Safety and Security guides here are written from first-hand experience. Writes plain-English guides to UK record-keeping rules. .
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Guides by Jamie Dawson
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V5C Logbook Stolen? UK Reporting & Replacement Process (Step-by-Step)
V5C stolen? The 24-hour reporting flow: DVLA helpline, police 101, V62 replacement, insurance notification, and what to watch for if your V5C is used to clone a vehicle.
01 Jun 2026
4 min read
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HMO Fire Safety LACORS Standards: UK Landlord's Complete Guide
The LACORS 2008 guide is the de facto UK standard for HMO fire safety. Property categories, alarm grades, fire doors, escape routes, what councils inspect for HMO licensing.
19 May 2026
3 min read
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MCS Certificate for Solar Panels: UK Homeowner's Guide (2026)
What the MCS certificate proves about your UK solar installation, eligibility for the Smart Export Guarantee, warranty cover, value at sale, and what to do if you've lost it.
19 May 2026
4 min read
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What Is a COSHH Register? UK Employer Guide (with Template)
A COSHH register is the master list of every hazardous substance in a UK workplace. Each entry links to a Safety Data Sheet and a written risk assessment. Required for COSHH 2002 compliance.
19 May 2026
3 min read
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EICR Codes C1, C2, C3 & FI Explained: Which Ones Fail (UK)
A UK landlord's guide to EICR codes, C1 (immediate danger), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended), FI (further investigation). Legal timelines and remedial duties.
19 May 2026
4 min read
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Driver CPC Records: What UK HGV & PCV Operators Must Keep (with DVSA Audit Checklist)
A UK transport operator's guide to Driver CPC records, the 35-hour periodic training requirement, what to record per driver, and the DVSA audit checklist.
19 May 2026
3 min read
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PCV Working Time Directive: UK Bus & Coach Drivers' Hours (D1, D, Category Rules)
A UK bus and coach driver's guide to PCV working time directive rules, D1/D category limits, 12-day international rule, breaks, and operator licence obligations.
19 May 2026
3 min read
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UK Drivers' Hours: Maximum Driving Hours Per Week (the 56-Hour Rule Explained)
UK drivers' hours under EU 561/2006: 56-hour weekly cap, 90-hour two-week cap, 9-hour daily limit (10h twice weekly), and the rules DVSA actually enforces at roadside.
19 May 2026
3 min read
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DVLA V5C Document Reference Number Changes: Every Reason DVLA Reissues Your Logbook
DVLA reissues your V5C (with a fresh 11-digit document reference number) for 7 different reasons. The complete list, what changes each time, and the gap period explained.
19 May 2026
5 min read
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Does the V5C Document Reference Number Change When You Move?
When you change address, DVLA issues a new V5C with a fresh document reference number. The old V5C becomes inactive, so the old number stops working for tax, SORN and transfers.
19 May 2026
5 min read
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How to Verify a Mazda Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Mazda service history, My Mazda app, SkyActiv engine intervals, MX-5 variants, MPS performance models, rotary engine evidence on older RX models.
15 May 2026
2 min read
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How to Verify a Citroën Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Citroën service history, Stellantis records, hydropneumatic suspension on older models, GT/GTI variants, HDi cambelt service.
15 May 2026
2 min read
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