In my 3 storey house I need to fit a grade A LD2 alarm system. Mains connected grade D currently exists in the correct locations but I guess because they are not fed by FP cable I will need to rewire to the new detectors I'll need to purchase, which I am capable of doing.
What I can't do is...
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I'm a director of a freehold building which is 4 stories (one flat per storey), with a basement flat with its own separate entrance down some stairs outside the entrance to the main building. In our latest fire health and safety report we have been advised that our freehold building needs...
Are fire alarm companies/engineers the only people who can certify Grade B LD1 conventional fire detection systems? It’s on a domestic house
Or can any spark self certify them through their competent person scheme using the certificate templates provided?
I’ve been asked to install a system...
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Recently finished a new build house, 2 levels/ 5 bed.
Wired AICO grade D LD2 system throughout.
LABC has come to sign off saying needs to be grade A system.
Havent got full details, just to chatted to builder (owner of property) on phone.
Did only think this was required on a domestic...
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I am the freeholder of my flat. There are 2 other flats. In the building, it’s a converted terrace house.
The council have instructed me to install a grade a ld2 system. I have no idea what this means. Can anyone explain what the requirements are to appease the council?
I’m a...
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I'm trying to apply for an Electrical Labourer's card using my Level 3 2365 Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) certificate from City and Gills. I have passed the ECS health safety and environment assessment, but MyECS is still saying I am under-qualified for this grade.
Am I...
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I'm after some advice regarding a fire alarm system we have recently fitted.
The system is in a 4 storey building containing 7 flats from a single communal stair way.
Each flat has an internal system with domestic type smokes and heats in every room apart from bathrooms .. plus an...
installing pir floodlights on property need to run cable 4m from back door to side door on outside of property, what is the lowest grade of cable needed for this as its such a short run
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'ECS registered electrician' is what they are calling it apparently to replace gold card?
Have I heard this correctly?
What are your thoughts?
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I have been asked to install a Grade A LD2 fire alarm for a customer of mine. This has been specified by the council.
It is a standard 3 bed house with bedroom up top in the loft conversion (making it 3 floors), bathroom, kitchen and lounge. My customer is ok with the system having to have a...
hi all,
just wondering as it's quite confusing as to what fore system (grade) are required for each property.
now .... we know that in domestic properties they require grade D in the hall ways and landing, all interlinked with battery back up.
now what about in a house turned in to two...
Is it necessary to complete Section 9 of the ECS application form? It asks for employer or sponsorship endorsement details. I currently do not have an employer because I don't have an ECS card. I can't get an ECS card because I don't have an employer.
I'm trying to get a trainee card.
Hi, has anyone renewed there SJIB or JIB card from abroad ? I am required to sit the ECS health & safety assessment but I would like to avoid flying all the way home just for that. I was hoping there is some course I could do online that the JIB accept. Has anyone been in a similar situation ?
Hey all, i am going to apply for my ECS gold card but I'm a little unsure who exactly can sign section 9 as my sponsor. Does my sponsor have to be JIB registered? Also as they are not JIB registered can they sign section 5 JIB grading system.
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