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  1. Goody

    Is this not legal?

    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...
  2. B

    Class 1 - Insulation Resistance lower legal limit?

    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...
  3. C

    How many sockets?

    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
  4. S

    Is this legal?

    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...
  5. E

    Is this legal

    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?
  6. C

    Legal Electrics?

    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...
  7. A

    Electrician did not trunk earth wiring - is this legal in UK?

    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...
  8. A

    Is it legal do PIR's if you have professional indemnity insurance and passd the 2391?

    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...
  9. M

    Legal knowledge needed please

    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...
  10. B

    is it legal...?

    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?
  11. T

    Working for a company as SE- legal requirement to go on books?

    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...
  12. P

    Legal requirements

    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...
  13. M

    Switchboard very close to cold fill outlet and sink - pics provided is this Legal?

    Hi, I recently moved into a flat and i can't fit my washing machine into the gap.... ImageShack(TM) slideshow 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...
  14. A

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC legal advice? Anyone Know?

    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...
  15. S

    Main Incomer problem legal ?

    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...
  16. Q

    Is this legal?

    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...
  17. M

    Legal advice section

    I thought it might be an idea to add a section that covers legal issues with regard to non payments and other company issues.
  18. M

    Legal Issues

    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...
  19. S

    legal firm??

    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
  20. C

    For sale section

    When we first started I suggested a for sale section on the forum. Now we have many more members who thinks it is a good idea? Not interested in people posting their gran's best china or their old Ford Capri, but stuff that we can all make use of - consumer units, power tools or anything...

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