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  1. S

    20% pir

    since being self employed i am now only NICEIC domestic...but used to do PIR when i worked for a full NICEIC company about 10 years ago...and i used to do a lot of pub testing for entertainments licences so am a bit out of touch. i was called in today to do some work in a pub which has just been...
  2. G

    TN-S supply 4.2ohms, this is the solution from the DNO!

    I recorded a Ze on a TN-S supply as 4.2ohms. Consumer unit is an all insulation Wylex twin RCD unit. I spoke to the landlord of the property which was currently empty (now occupied) and told him he needs to contact the DNO with regards to the high Ze. They came to site and this was the result...
  3. C

    Landlord Electrical Safety Check

    Hello, I've been asked by an estate agent to do a electrical safety check on a rental property. I have never done one and wondered what is involved and what paper work was needed. Can anyone help?
  4. tank

    PIR frequency

    I was looking at my own CCU in my rented flat and there's a NICEIC sticker on it recommending that the next PIR should be done in 12 months time, not in 5 years, presumably the sparks judgement call based on the condition of my flat. does anyone know how much weight this 12 month...
  5. J

    divide 3 phase+n into 6 flats and a landlord

    i want to know if anyone divide 3 phase+n into 6 flats and a landlord? i wanted to use 125a 3p+n isolater and a 200a 4 pole busbar chamber. from there to meter tails. my client wants to use edf energy. uk power networks already brought the power. i just dont want to spend a grand then edf would...
  6. S

    Landlord CU

    I would appreciate if any of you guys would point me in the right direction. I was asked by my friend, a landlord, to change the old CU in one of his houses / converted flats. As it is a landlord CU (on seperate meter), it has emergeny lighting and fire alarm on 4 seperate circuits. Would it be...
  7. G

    Argument FOR Periodic Inspections for Landlords.

    I have asked a letting agent customer of mine to consider having periodic inspection reports/electrical condition reports on the properties he manages, and he has agreed in principle, but the individual landlords of each property have to agree first before he can order the work on their behalf...
  8. G

    Landlords dodgy dis board

    Went to look at a ropey socket and a sticky pullswitch this aft. Went to isolate the supply and found a small cu with no front on and 1 of the breakers hotwired off 1 of the others to feed kitchen sockets! No rcd protection here either so when i asked the tennant about this he said he had rang...
  9. P

    Installing Solar PV between CU and Meter?

    Hello, I have a social housing customer who wants to install the PV between the incoming single meter and the tenants consumer unit. Does anyone know if this is possible? Cheers
  10. Goody

    Is Landlord certificates same as PIR?

    Hi, Just wondering at the term “Landlord certificates”. Is it the same as PIR or is it a visual report on the condition of the installation. Cheer!
  11. Joe S

    Landlord Tickets and General works ? ?

    Hi, I have been getting a few phone calls lately from letting agents about various works on some of their properties. I am a Domestic Installer with the NIC and was wondering how far I should go with regards work? I mean general fitting changes and general maintenance I would imagine are fine...
  12. B

    has my landlord got dodgy electrical wires in our home

    hiya all im gunna waffle on for abit then ask you what you all think.... okay so we have a new microwave and washing machine (couple of months old) both get plugged in in the kitchen in the only plug socket in there, sometimes there fine but most of the time when they are on they trip all the...
  13. N

    Landlord Rewire help

    Hi I've been offered a Rewire for a landlord who had loads more propertys to Rewire As they need testing and certifying on completion I need to be registered At present I'm not in elecsa or niceic but will apply tomorrow for my assessment The only problem I have is the Rewire is due to be...
  14. S

    landlord certificate

    Hi everyone, Was wondering ,my client has asked for landlord cert is this a eic as i dont usually get this request any helpwould be appreciated. Thanks shortcircuit
  15. A

    Periodic inspection

    I need some advice over a periodic inspection report that has been issued to one of my clients by her landlord. A client of mine has just took over a 3 storey house, the property is going to used to house children on behalf of the local aurthority, we have been in there for about 6 weeks...
  16. S

    Landlord Certificate!

    Hi everyone, I had an inquiry from a letting agent this morning asking if I did a " Landlord Certificate ". I assumed they ment a PIR which I explained as I dont have a C&G 2391 I am unable to carry out PIR's. No thats not what they ment, apparently the electrician who they used to have doing...
  17. P

    tenant's right to see minor works certificate

    Background Had a phone conversation with my son who is away at college and just moved into recently converted rented accomodation - The other day he turns the light switch on and there is a brilliant blue flash across the room coming from one or more recessed ceiling spots, also a flash and...
  18. sythai

    shocks off pipework...

    Had a call tonight from landlord I know... tenant has been getting shocks off the pipework!! Going to pop along tommorrow to check it all out. Heard of this before, but never come across situation myself. Obviously going to check out all the bonding, any other pointers of would could cause...
  19. J

    landlord certs

    Hi all, when there is a change of occupancy in a rented property is it a legal requirement to have a PIR done or is it a reccomendation? A letting agent asked me this question the other day and I would be grateful for any pointers on this as I am hoping to get work from him in the future...john
  20. M

    Landlord safety requirements for HMOs

    Hey guys.....does anyone know what the requirements are for landlords regarding safety and stuff for Homes with Multiple Occupancy? To be a bit more specific we are talking about a subdivided house (divided into 6 flats - all single occupancy). Are there any requirements for smokes etc. to...

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