You can check online to confirm if the original electrical contractor is part of Competent Person Scheme (CPS) to work on domestic type installations. If so you could send both certificates to the accreditation organization such as NICEIC or NAPIT...
If the light fittings are above 2.25 meters (to the lowest point) and are installed in accordance with manufacturers recommendations then they would not need to be sealed or IP65/IP 66. Below 2.25 meters or in the 600mm zone horizontal...
If you are in doubt about the adequacy of an EICR and how it is reported on you can get the NICEIC or NAPIT to help interpret it or ask a trusted experienced electrician that works on domestic electrical installations....
It is usual that the main reason for a rewire is if the insulation resistance of the cables has failed or the wrong size cables were used. Most everything else can be resolved with remedial works on the accessories or...
Reply to the comment left by Jessie Jones at 24/09/2022 - 10:02Extract Interpretation of the Gov web site. Room The regulations specifically stipulate that a hall or landing would be classed as a room. Room used wholly or partly as...
In a private rented dwelling, you need a Carbon Monoxide detector (CO) in any room that contains solid fuel burning equipment (boilers, oil, stoves, log burners etc) except a cooker to comply with the regulations, in your situation I would...
If the external resistance (before the meter) is to high then the fuses in the CCU may not operate, so it will depend on what is the problem recorded on the EICR. This may be overcome by changing the fuses/...
NAPIT Codebreaker publication is only a guide and should not be used by electricians to justify a failure of an installation. Regulation 651.2 note 2 outlines if the installation complied with a previous edition of the regulation it does not...
Reply to the comment left by Luke P at 24/01/2020 - 21:07Below is an extract from the 2020 Housing Regulation: Note the words electrical safety standards: In such; means Red & Black cables are not dangerous or potentially dangerous. Not...
Reply to the comment left by Seething Landlord at 24/01/2020 - 15:04On the points of the regulations you need to read the BS7671 (18th Edition) regulation: Extract: 653.2.- any non-compliance with the requirements of BS7671 which give rise to danger....
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 24/01/2020 - 15:57You only need to do a PAT test for electrical goods you provide. I am not aware there is a legal requirement to do PAT testing in a private...
There is no requirement to replace red & black cables. The 18th Edition says you only need to report on non-compliance that is not safe. So if it is safe you don't report it or may give it a C3...
Reply to the comment left by Qualified Spark at 20/01/2020 - 18:16I agree unless there is only something like 3 circuits. I think some people think Inspection Electricians are making it up as they go along and trying to find...
Reply to the comment left by Chris Sandeman at 20/01/2020 - 17:09Regarding the Ze at 5.6 ohms and now that you have the earth electrodes installed you can have the earthing arrangement as a TT system as opposed to what...
It may take more than 2 hours but it is unlikely to be done in less than 2 hours. With the correct kit for testing in a 2 bedroom you will get a long way in 2 hours. About an...
I understand the EICR will need to be sent to the Local Authority so it is likely they will keep a register online as is done with Part "P" Building Compliance for Electrical Installations . This can be checked on...
Reply to the comment left by Michael Barnes at 19/01/2020 - 19:35In a court of law you will have the judge on your side if you follow the Approved Codes of Practice, Approved Documents in relation to Building Regulations and...
Reply to the comment left by Michael Barnes at 19/01/2020 - 19:20There is no need to correct C3. There is no installation in the UK that would comply before 2018 if they have to be corrected. The Electrical Safety Standards...
Reply to the comment left by Dylan Morris at 19/01/2020 - 18:04(c)ensure the first inspection and testing is carried out— (i)before the tenancy commences in relation to a new specified tenancy. Is this not interpreted if you got an inspection...
A new installation in a domestic dwelling can have an interval of 10 years before it is due an inspection. This is as recommended by BS7671 2018. This will now be a bit misleading because when a job is new...
7th September 2024, 2 years ago
You can check online to confirm if the original electrical contractor is part of Competent Person Scheme (CPS) to work on domestic type installations. If so you could send both certificates to the accreditation organization such as NICEIC or NAPIT...
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If the light fittings are above 2.25 meters (to the lowest point) and are installed in accordance with manufacturers recommendations then they would not need to be sealed or IP65/IP 66. Below 2.25 meters or in the 600mm zone horizontal...
Read More →26th November 2022, 3 years ago
If you are in doubt about the adequacy of an EICR and how it is reported on you can get the NICEIC or NAPIT to help interpret it or ask a trusted experienced electrician that works on domestic electrical installations....
Read More →8th October 2022, 4 years ago
It is usual that the main reason for a rewire is if the insulation resistance of the cables has failed or the wrong size cables were used. Most everything else can be resolved with remedial works on the accessories or...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Malcolm Routley at 24/09/2022 - 10:02
Reply to the comment left by Jessie Jones at 24/09/2022 - 10:02Extract Interpretation of the Gov web site. Room The regulations specifically stipulate that a hall or landing would be classed as a room. Room used wholly or partly as...
Read More →24th September 2022, 4 years ago
In a private rented dwelling, you need a Carbon Monoxide detector (CO) in any room that contains solid fuel burning equipment (boilers, oil, stoves, log burners etc) except a cooker to comply with the regulations, in your situation I would...
Read More →13th March 2021, 5 years ago
If the external resistance (before the meter) is to high then the fuses in the CCU may not operate, so it will depend on what is the problem recorded on the EICR. This may be overcome by changing the fuses/...
Read More →17th October 2020, 5 years ago
NAPIT Codebreaker publication is only a guide and should not be used by electricians to justify a failure of an installation. Regulation 651.2 note 2 outlines if the installation complied with a previous edition of the regulation it does not...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Luke P at 24/01/2020 - 21:07
Reply to the comment left by Luke P at 24/01/2020 - 21:07Below is an extract from the 2020 Housing Regulation: Note the words electrical safety standards: In such; means Red & Black cables are not dangerous or potentially dangerous. Not...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Heal at 24/01/2020 - 15:04
Reply to the comment left by Seething Landlord at 24/01/2020 - 15:04On the points of the regulations you need to read the BS7671 (18th Edition) regulation: Extract: 653.2.- any non-compliance with the requirements of BS7671 which give rise to danger....
Read More →Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 24/01/2020 - 15:57
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 24/01/2020 - 15:57You only need to do a PAT test for electrical goods you provide. I am not aware there is a legal requirement to do PAT testing in a private...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Badger Badger at 24/01/2020 - 17:10
There is no requirement to replace red & black cables. The 18th Edition says you only need to report on non-compliance that is not safe. So if it is safe you don't report it or may give it a C3...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Philip knowles at 20/01/2020 - 18:16
Reply to the comment left by Qualified Spark at 20/01/2020 - 18:16I agree unless there is only something like 3 circuits. I think some people think Inspection Electricians are making it up as they go along and trying to find...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Chris Sandeman at 20/01/2020 - 17:09
Reply to the comment left by Chris Sandeman at 20/01/2020 - 17:09Regarding the Ze at 5.6 ohms and now that you have the earth electrodes installed you can have the earthing arrangement as a TT system as opposed to what...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jack Kendall at 19/01/2020 - 18:29
It may take more than 2 hours but it is unlikely to be done in less than 2 hours. With the correct kit for testing in a 2 bedroom you will get a long way in 2 hours. About an...
Read More →19th January 2020, 6 years ago
I understand the EICR will need to be sent to the Local Authority so it is likely they will keep a register online as is done with Part "P" Building Compliance for Electrical Installations . This can be checked on...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Michael Barnes at 19/01/2020 - 19:35
Reply to the comment left by Michael Barnes at 19/01/2020 - 19:35In a court of law you will have the judge on your side if you follow the Approved Codes of Practice, Approved Documents in relation to Building Regulations and...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Michael Barnes at 19/01/2020 - 19:20
Reply to the comment left by Michael Barnes at 19/01/2020 - 19:20There is no need to correct C3. There is no installation in the UK that would comply before 2018 if they have to be corrected. The Electrical Safety Standards...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Dylan Morris at 19/01/2020 - 18:04
Reply to the comment left by Dylan Morris at 19/01/2020 - 18:04(c)ensure the first inspection and testing is carried out— (i)before the tenancy commences in relation to a new specified tenancy. Is this not interpreted if you got an inspection...
Read More →Reply to comment left by John Stokes at 19/01/2020 - 18:15
A new installation in a domestic dwelling can have an interval of 10 years before it is due an inspection. This is as recommended by BS7671 2018. This will now be a bit misleading because when a job is new...
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