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  1. J

    Consumer Unit age?

    Hi all, A family member is looking at having a new kitchen fitted and has aging electrics, I’ve advised it will most likely want an EICR prior to a new consumer unit being fitted as they want new electric oven circuits and an induction hob, and new socket circuits fitting. Their consumer unit...
  2. S

    Should we be issuing unsatisfactory EICR certificates with remedials quote?

    Hi there, it's the old lady that asks daft questions again. When we do EICRs that aren't satisfactory, we usually notify the failure, provide a quote for remedials and issue the failed certificate if the landlord/agent doesn't want to proceed with us. We are now being told by one of our major...
  3. O

    UK EICR – Are RCDs always required for a satisfactory report?

    Hi all, I’m looking for some clarification on RCD requirements regarding EICR reports in the UK. This is for a standard office that was built in 2007 and is used by IT workers. We've had an EICR review and been told that we need RCDs for all circuits apart from those locked in the server room...
  4. L

    Type A / AC RCDs EICR coding

    I’m sure this has been done a number of times, but I can’t find the correct thread.. I had my NIC EIC Approved Contractor Assessment recently and got a slap on the wrist for putting type AC RCDs as a fail on an EICR.. the assessor said it should be classed as a Code 3, not a Code 2.. has anyone...
  5. D

    UK 2.5 T&E With 1.0mm CPC (adiabatic / EICR Coding)

    Okay so I'm just finishing up an EICR for a tenanted property. The property has been looked after and the ecletrical installation is excellent condition considering its age of around 50-60 years. There have been no alterations other than a new DB completed by others around 5 years ago. I have a...
  6. E

    UK Metal consumer units

    Hi, I am a landlord and have just had an electricians report for my rented property. It says that the consumer unit need replacing as it is plastic and need to be metal as they are in the stairwell and apparently in the fire escape route. They have quoted £1800 which seems very high to me. Its...
  7. N

    eicr testing /inspection qualifications

    some advice/information required please on the above. company I work for as a handyman has approx 100 flats which are leased as serviced apartments they are rented out from anything from 1 night to a year in some cases. since the flats were built no extra electrical work has been done on them...
  8. M

    EICR

    Today my 3 bed room 7 year old rental property got EICR inspected, the result says unsatisfactory due to No CO alarm and heat alaram in kitchen. Also, the Firalarm device expired in January. All are battery-operated, so I asked if I could buy and install one. He mentioned that if I do it myself...
  9. J

    Electric shower, is this safe?

    Hi, I decided to do a visual inspection of my electric shower just to make sure due to the current draw there were no black marks around the cables and all appeared OK, until I spotted how close the supply wires are to the cold water feed and water out, please see picture. Is this safe to have...
  10. Electreacle

    Confused! R1+R2 from Zs-Ze commercial EICR

    Hi all, just started a new job and I was shadowing another electrician. This was within a commercial setting as only 20% testing was carried out due to it being tested every year a full 100% would of been conducted at the end of the 5 years. I was always taught to measure R1+ R2 and measure Ze...
  11. Seaweed

    UK Should I get these C3 faults fixed? Are any of them concerning?

    Hi! I'm not an electrician so Im asking for an electricians advice. I'm planning to move into a new property soon and when I took a look at the EICR, there were a couple C3 faults: 1.6 No isolator fitted (meter box) 4.4 Consumer unit not to BS7671:2018 (bedroom) 4.18 No SPD fitted to...
  12. JK-Electrical

    A Prime Example Of How Not To Do An EICR

    I've been asked by a client to visit a rental property he owns to determine whether a replacement consumer unit is required so to comply with the legislation that came into effect on 1st March 2024 whereby all rental properties in Scotland must have one or more RCDs present to protect the...
  13. cliffed

    EICR/ Amendment

    Went to an electrical chat about the 4th Amendment & EICR coding… FI will now be a satisfactory outcome Green goo C2 even if IR passes..& a rewire if this is the case why not C2 cable with no Cpc… & rewire RCD Type AC C3… any electronic equipment Do the test if it trips within the permitted...
  14. K

    EICR on my own property

    Hi, I bought a 2-bed house 2 years ago that I have rented out. The EICR is due now. Just recently registered with NAPIT and fully qualified. Can I do the inspection and certify myself, when it is my own property?
  15. Tooly1

    16mm twin and earth main supply?

    16mm twin and earth main supply to storage heater board, no mechanical protection or earthed outer sheating ? No upfront rcd only a bs1361 50amp fuse. Here’s the updated version including your Observation: The inspected apartment contains two consumer units. We were instructed to carry out an...
  16. B

    Pv EICR code

    Hi We have just won a job to provide eicrs to a group of new build properties owned by a local housing association. (5 years old) Each property is fitted with solis mini 1500 4g invertor in the loft for the pv installation. Every single property appears to have a split load board. Hager Type...
  17. P

    EICR no records available

    A house with a new electrical installation must have an EIC. I am requested for an EICR and I can't find any records about it (I suspect the construction is max 2 years old) - how do you proceed?
  18. P

    EICR bonding connection not visible/accessible

    What is the case in if you carry out an EICR and you cannot get to the connections of gas/water bonding to get a reading? The gas meter is outside but I see no bond to it. I cannot find the water stop cock. There are a few GY cables at the MET and I guess I could disconnect the cables and long...
  19. Brownie91

    Plastic CU EICR code?!

    Hi everyone I am in two minds on how to code this on an EICR recently completed. Plastic CU under-stairs and under 150mm to gas meter with a tiny bit of firer retarded board between. By looking through regs I've come to C3 but I'm extremely nervous about it.. C2? Any feedback appreciated...
  20. Brownie91

    5.0 Distribution circuit section, N/A on paperwork?

    Hi all, This may be a silly question but here goes. When completing an inspection report for a small domestic installation (EICR not install). Would you mark all tick boxes under 5.0 Distribution circuits as N/A seeing at this is for a circuit/wiring feeding another distribution board? Thanks

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