Afternoon all
I'm a new member to NIC and I need to notify 2 jobs done this week. A DB change and a minor works for bathroom extractor installed. I use easy cert software which generates own cert numbers. When going to NIC site to notify is asking for relevant certificate number and says enter...
Hi guys, I have carried out some testing on a existing domestic installation, I was finding a low IR Result on a lighting circuit. I identified and rectified the fault. I am going to carry on the with the testing on the weekend and will be doing the paperwork for my Testing on the install I just...
Been called out today to a smell of burning from a consumer unit.
On investigation busbar terminal on RCD found to be burnt out (looks like the busbar was either loose or missed the terminal to start with)
There were no other issues with the install (dual rcd board etc) apart from the cu being...
I have just bought a new house and am looking at the electrical installation certificate. It is dated 17/06/19 but the certificate is done to 17th edition. I thought the 18th Edition came into force in Jan 2019? The only thing that highlighted this was my wife tried to switch the extractor fan...
Hi dear friends,
Firstly sorry my english skill if it's bad:)
I've a special condition and need some more information.
I've a company in my country (registered sub-contractor of GE, ABB, etc.) and provide automation engineering for high and medium voltage systems.
But for some reasons I moved...
We had electrical work carried out by a NICEIC electrician in early 2016. We are now selling the property and have been asked for the Building Installation Certificate which we weren't given and didn't know we needed it. I have the Electrical Installation Report and have searched on NICEIC...
Hi,
I'm a recently qualified electrician and my parents need their consumer unit replacing as they are having a new bathroom and they currently have an old rewirable fuse board so obviously no electrical work can be carried out to it.
The installation has no bonding present and 16mm tales...
I don’t want to see my sister ripped off, so I thought I’d ask a quick question of you guys if I may?
My sister had underfloor heating installed in bathroom with new circuit. The electrician said he would get her a minor regs certificate which She needs to uphold the underfloor heating...
I was asked if I can test a domestic property in Liverpool yesterday, I said yes i can and told them I charge £120 for an EICR. They then replied
"£100 sounds better"
I replied saying no I charge £120 for a domestic EICR (Which i think is pretty reasonable?)
They did not reply!
Out of...
Good morning all,
I have recently carried out a rewire on a one bedroom house and installed a new DB. As I am not part of a CPS I cannot complete an EIC for the install so was going to get someone who I know to do this for me. The property owner now has a cash buyer to but the house and is...
Hello Guys, Hope you can help do any of you have a sample lightning protection certificate that you can send me?
I'm working on a site away from home not back for a few weeks and need to refresh my memory on things I need to do. Just had the client make this request so was not prepared for it...
Hi,
In 2005 would building control / works certificate have been required for a new / extending kitchen wiring, new ceiling lights and oven installation?
In 2007 would building control / works certificate have been required for new ceiling lights, sockets, replacement of electric shower and...
Hello,
Does anyone know of City and Guilds certificates taking long to arrive? In particular Inspection and testing 2391-52?
Me and other lad did the course back in the beginning of March and we still haven't received a certificate yet?
Passed the online exam and the tutor said we passed...
Hi all, desperately looking for some help/advice here. We’ve just undertaken a big home renovation using a builder who is a qualified electrician. We have hit some issues with the build work and are terminating contracts with some outstanding work and remediation of some plumbing issues. Problem...
On an installation there are two main switch’s one in a 12 way DB, another is an exel switch fuse supplying two DB’s. What would you put down as the main switch on the cert on page 2?
Thanks
hi, looking at part 4 on EIC declaration for electrical installation work, does anyone know the date bs7671 2018 was amended to?
Also part 8 means of earthing; It’s TNCS supply split to TT so do I tick distributors facility and installation earth electrode?
Thanks
Hi guys looking for some advice. I recently had an extension added and new lighting was added. Building control have asked for an electrical certificate. The electrician is providing one for the changes to the lighting but not for the power as no changes were made to this. I was wondering if...
I had an emergency call out to replace a consumer unit, (used a fully 18th edition compliant board) when compiling the installation certificate your not allowed any limitations.
now i know the rest of the house does not need to conform to 18th edition standards but The house is a large house so...
Can anyone help as I have taken my 18th edition but the employer I took it with has refused to send the certificate.
They have sent an email of the certificate and I have forwarded this to ECS to update my card but they have put this on hold, for some reason. I no longer work for this company...
I have been trying out a few popular softwares which greatly assist in preparing the EICR following a periodic inspection. Problem is, most of these softwares produce an EICR with a "Certificate" reference, which might mislead the owners/clients into understanding that the EICR is a certificate...
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