Could someone point me to a source which will describe exactly what MCS require for an install to be 'MCS legal' please? I've searched, but failed miserably!
I'm thinking in terms of labelling the installation, circuit protection (DC and AC) and the paperwork that should accompany a completed...
If someone registered with NICEIC as a Domestic Installer but not registered under “Electrical Condition Inspection Report (ECIR)” scheme, in theory he should not be doing a PIR. Is this right or wrong? But the reg. stipulated that PIR should be done by a competent person. I have seen survey...
Hi Guys,
Could you guys tell me what the lower legal limit is on Insulation resistance for Class 1 appliances?
We raised our own test limit some years ago to >5m ohm due to certain units failing when installed on site and us getting increasing warranty call outs to fix them. We narrowed it...
Blackstone
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I live in a studio flat(not sure of size), and I only have two electrical sockets in the living/sleeping area and one in the kitchen.
I was just wondering whether this is legal, or what the legal minimum is?
Thanks
ciare
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Please find enclosed description on how to change over the current unit from Three phase to single phase*1 – The overdoor heater at the moment is running on fan only.2 – Isolate the power supply3 – The current heater elements are wired in three phase format each phase will have a resistance...
I did a small job for someone in earlier this year in march and issued receipt on completion. They called me today and told me they had lost receipt and asked if i could send it again and to change the date on the receipt and say the money was received during this tax year
is this legal?
Hi All,
I do a small amount of work wiht ponds. Just to clarify i am not a qualified electrician and do not have any qualifications in that field.
Sometimes I have clients and some of their equipment has stopped working. Am I leglly allowed to open the control box for inspection (i.e. to...
CodeWriter
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Firstly, just want to establish that I am a normal member of the public and not an electrician, and coming on here for some expert advice.
I had my flat checked for electrical safety by a NICEIC certified electrician. He did £500 worth of work, but I am feeling a bit conned. He fitted a new...
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I've recently passed my C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing and I was wondering if you actually need to be registered with an approved competent person scheme to just carry out Periodic Inspection Reports. From my understanding of it you only need to be competent and insured. Is it only the client...
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I work for a security firm which deals with fire alarms intruder systems and so on. we also install and replace emergengy lights but are not registered with any boards. Is this legal? as nothing is tested. I also have to replace broken emergency lights on my servicing im not an electrition and...
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i've been told ANYONE can work on electrics even if you are not qualified?! Surely this cant be true.
They said all you would need to do is get a qualified electrician to check the work?
I have been working for a company almost full time for the last twelve months and really need the security of a full time position now. I never know it there is a weeks work to come or six months and I have no other employment leads.
I get no holiday pay or other benefits.
I once heard...
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OK..a house on the market has a kitchen fire,The regs say that a property should have a periodic inspection after a fire.The estate agent hasn't asked for one,the solicitor hasn't either, just an energy rating H.I.P.The Seller says,after my recommendation,they'll "forget" about it untill...
Hi,
I recently moved into a flat and i can't fit my washing machine into the gap....
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after asking my friend who is a plumber on what i need to plumb it in a new locaton. My other friend caught wind of it and says it looks electrically unsound and i should get it...
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Does anyone know if I'm entitled to any legal advice/support from NICEIC?
I finished a rewire+c/u change of 3-bed terraced house just before xmas. Because there was a 7 month pregnant lady in the house allthe time, I did it all while keeping the existing installation going, cleaned and tidied...
Hi guys
New to site, need a problem solved. Had a call a few months ago to a large house. Lady wanted to install a electric kiln in her garage. Details were full load 51 amps, with a 60 amp fuse. I looked at incoming supply head and it was 100amps. Done a load test with all appliances on etc...
hi guys, just wondering if you ould help me with my situation. in may i was made redundant, i had been working for almost six years (4 yrs as a apprentice 2 yrs qualified). i have been on the 'dole' for 3 months looking for work and i had no luck with applying for any jobs.
This week someone...
I am having a problem with a certain customer who owes me money.
I fixed a fault and updated a socket circuit to the 17th edition in a local club/pub to the value of about £200 but over a month after completion he is fobbing me off over payment.
He has not signed any paperwork or anything and...
i wish to go self employed and have heard many different versions of how to become a full legal firm.
full qualifactions
years of experiance
any ideas or advice from anyone
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