eicrs

  1. J

    Schedule of inspections EICRS

    Hi all , Just a few random ones , when completing an EICR where are we coding things such as shared neutrals , voltage present on circuits etc.. what section on the schedule of inspections are we coding this against ? Also unidentified circuits where you believe they warrant further...
  2. L

    Hi All - UK based question regarding EICRs since the 2nd amendment

    Hi All Happy new year to all! First post but long timer lurker, so thanks for all the previous help! Just wanted to clarify something I have been given some conflicting advice about, from two separate QS's for the NIC. I was advised by one, that since the recent amendment the NIC no longer...
  3. N

    What is everyone charging for EICRs

    Hi all. Just trying to get a feel for what everyone is charging for a commercial or industrial EICR with or without the previous report. Seems to be a bit of a minefield! Any serious advice greatly appreciated 👍
  4. C

    Electrician Jobs Looking for Qualified electrician on a subcontract basis who is willing to work away ( Eicrs)

    I am a DI with a large customer base, due to the local licensing law being introduced many customers needing an EICR also large amounts of new installation work available, immediate start. accommodation available.
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  5. Dartlec

    Queries with EICRs to AMD 2

    I've started to move over to AMD 2 forms for my CU installs, if only because the schedule is so much easier to tick and I can stop sticking labels everywhere... Just had my NICEIC assessment which was all fine, and during discussion a few things came up where there seems to be a discrepancy...
  6. Lister1987

    Things to consider when doing EICRs on Commercial/Industrial?

    I'll be starting a a testing, inspection and compliance outfit at that end of the month and this will be my first proper job in that industry. Those that do Commercial & Industrial daily or frequently; Any common things to look out for? Any timesavers, improved ways of working etc that could...
  7. S

    C&G 2382-18 for EICRs

    I'm asking for a friend who is not sure whether he qualifies to carry out EICRs. Assuming he has the appropriate insurance and experience, would a C&G 2382-18 qualification fulfil the other requirements, i.e.: A qualification covering the current version of the wiring regulations A...
  8. Q

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Best software for generating EICRs and advice on notifiable work

    Afternoon people...ive recently qualified and gained my gold card..was wondering EICR wise what software people use to generate reports. Cheers for any responses. Also wanted to enquire with regards to notifiable work is it simply a case that unless you get NICEIC OR napit registered then db...
  9. spud1

    Observing fire detection shortfalls on EICRs

    Hi all, Do you guys and girls make observations on the fire detection when you do an EICR? If so how do you code it? I've always observed shortfalls in fire detection on an EICR and coded it seperately as 'FIRE' but I was chatting to another sparky the other day who incorporates his fire...
  10. L

    UK Extremely detailed EICR resulting in £7000 remedial works quote

    Good evening, This pertains to a four-bedroom property that is vacant due to minor redecorating. As part of this we employed a sizeable electrical company who completely went to town with the report and came back with 18 C2s for a non-period property that was redone in 2012. Furthermore the...
  11. S

    Rental legislation regarding EICRs

    Hi guys We are currently undergoing quite a lot of EICRs through Letting agencies and finding that they are way behind getting them all completed before the April deadline and they don’t really seem that concerned either ?‍♂️ I’m just wondering weather any of you currently carrying them out are...
  12. Q

    TT systems and eicrs ?

    Evening all If you were to carry out an eicr and you came across a TT system what is the procedure and required tests....I can see how you would get a Ze reading etc but how in an existing installation do you get the earth road resistance RA....as I can imagine that rods might be next to...
  13. G

    Correct selection of RCD with regards to EICRs

    The picture is a section of text from the October edition of Professionals Electrician, NAPIT Codebreakers. I have an issue with coding 'incorrect RCD type selected'. 1, is it now expected that all permanently connected equipment is assessed and MIs consulted to determine if the correct type...
  14. Dartlec

    UK Trouble free EICRs on <20 year old properties - do they exist?

    Slightly tongue in cheek title, but with all of the recent EICRs I've done, the new build flats built between 10-20 years old seem to cause the most issue for me. Most of them have ended up satisfactory (with numerous C3s), but rarely without some adjustment or remedial work (I'm doing them for...
  15. B

    PRS registration to carry out EICRs

    It would appear you have to register with the government to carry out EICRs in the private rental sector
  16. D

    For anyone interested in Eicrs , the Nag & his new wife are at it...

    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWr9iaig9xg
  17. N

    Advice on 'Cheaper' brand / for CU upgrades, PRS EICRs

    Hello, Would like some opinions. We have quite a few CU upgrades to complete. These are PRS properties, and looking down the list, a lot will be TT. Since Amd 3 we have used Hager CUs. Decent quality, also like the little meter tails clamp for TT. However, the cost is prohibitive, especially...
  18. Pretty Mouth

    NICEIC competent person scheme for domestic EICRs

    Not sure this has been posted on the forum yet, thought it may be of interest. It appears NICEIC are launching a CPS for electricians carrying out EICRs in the domestic sector: http://www.niceic.com/join-us/private-rented-sector-scheme Looks like it's an add-on, as you already have to be...
  19. Gavin John Hyde

    Private rental EICRs are coming soon

    Just seen this.... https://professional-electrician.com/news/sparking-safety-in-the-private-rented-sector/ So come June/July we will have drive by dave doing them for £99. It's like that around here now with hmo and house buying EICRs. It sounds good on paper but unless there is a system to...
  20. NDG Elecs

    UK English rental EICRs query...

    Hi all... I have heard that mandatory EICRs in England (and Wales (?)) may be coming into force this summer. A letting agent I do a fair bit of work for posed a question just now that I didn't know the answer for.. They asked if a satisfactory EIC has been issued (say for a board change), then...

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