limitations

  1. J

    Building regs client wants sockets moved above limitations

    Hi, client wants some sockets and 20a switches moved into high cupboards in kitchen and above 1200mm for tvs etc, the apartment was built in 2016 so complies with building regs, can’t seem to find any specific exclusions etc. my thoughts is that all points should be easily accessible? Thanks
  2. Aaron b

    Limitations on minor works

    Hello, I need to fill out a minor works cert for a apartment. Is it acceptable or common practice to mark earthing system type as a limitation? The owner isn't around so it's not going to be simple getting access to the buildings incomer. I would assume it tns as the transformer is in the...
  3. Dartlec

    Reasonable operation limitations in Domestic EICR? (Live testing only)

    This old chestnut Client decided they couldn't wait a few weeks for me to do an EICR so got someone 'off the internet' who immediately failed it (probably fairly, since its a house, with fuse wire protection on all circuits it appears). Looking at the report for a second opinion and under...
  4. P

    Setting limitations on eic

    Hi looking for friendly advice went to a property today, has a 32a breaker that feed downstairs sockets and upstairs socket. Now the cables are consist of ali multi braided I've advised that the they have a new downstairs ring and upstairs ring wired and old to be non existent now they require...
  5. H

    EICR Communal area limitations

    Hello, Looking for a bit of guidance here. Asking from Landlords perspective. To carry out an EICR of the Landlords communal areas, would the inspector include all the sub mains to the individual (3) Flats, which originate from cupboard in the communal area? Would the inspector include fixed...
  6. T

    EICR Limitations

    When doing EICR, what you people normally put for extend covered? Also do people have a general list of things you put as Limitations when testing? IE no moving furniture, no portable appliance,
  7. B

    EICR Limitations

    These are my EICR limitations please can I have your opinion of these and any suggestions of any additional ones 1. As a minimum, 30% of electrical accessories will be visually inspected unless prevented( I.e. Artex ceiling) 2. Zs values inputted will be calculated except socket circuits in...
    • Breeze
    • Thread
    • access appliance eicr electrical equipment limitations point
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. HandySparks

    A Man's Got To Know His Limitations

    What job have you committed to and then regretted because you'd bitten off more than you could chew. Either because it took much longer than planned or because you ran into unforeseen technical problems which a more experienced contractor would have spotted in advance. (Inspired by a...
  9. D

    Limitations on electrical installation certificates

    Hi,<br> <br>I have had an issue with a supply provided by another contractor. We are carrying out an installation on an extension to an existing building/installation. The other contractor has provided the supply to the new area. On there certificate it says limitation on a few key areas. As far...
  10. P

    EICR: Operational Limitations Wording

    We carried out an EICR of a 30 yr old commercial unit for insurance purposes, drew out the plan/location of the electrical equipment. When testing the wiring, we identified surplus wiring that currently serves no purpose and is probably terminated elsewhere in the building and did not waste too...
  11. D

    limitations for condition report

    What limitations do people do on a condition report. Such as 20percent of accessories removed.
    • davidcaulfield
    • Thread
    • condition limitations
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. a1guvner

    How far is to far for limitations?

    Hi All, Thought i would throw this one out there, just recently after an NIC visit the engineer picked up on something on an EICR we had carried out, the test was carried out on an underground station on a small metering circuit, all was fine apart from a bit of labelling, as this board was on...
  13. N

    One question regarding filling the PIR.

    I am still training to become qualified. I have the following question regrading filling the Schedule of Inspection for Periodic inspection report. When do we use N/A and when do we use N/V? I am slightly unsure when may be some examples will help. Many Thanks
  14. M

    eicr caravan park

    morning all! i've an existing customer, a caravan park, and need to price eicr? need to allow enough to carry out properly, but not upset anyone by overpricing? they already have a price from previous company who did pir, but not very good service, so we're up on that score already! they...
  15. K

    gas and water testing

    hi guys hope yous can help, doing periodics for a council, i cant get access to the main water and gas bonds in the house, laminated flooring, boxing ins etc, what do i put on the certificates? its niceic forms, was thinking putting in limitations at the tic boxes and putting reasons in at the...
  16. Dean Williams

    EICR Limitations

    Just had a meeting today with Peter Lee Williams, NICEIC assessor for my promotion to QS. amongst other things he said that one of the limitations for eicr's should be that portable appliances have not been tested. just wondering what everyone's thoughts are. I thought it was unnecessary.
  17. E

    Query about any limitations of Seaward Primetest 100?

    Hi, I was just wondering if there are any limitations in terms of what you can and cannot test with a Seaward Primetest 100? The context is lab equipment eg pipettes, microfuge, magnetic stirrers? Any advice gratefully received Thanks Alison
    • enchantersnight
    • Thread
    • limitations query seaward
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. C

    Dead testing modular bathrooms

    Hi all, I have been asked to dead test only some modular bathrooms installed in a building. Each bathroom has a light, towel rail, shaver outlet, and extractor fan. The supply cable to each circuit I have been told is not my concern so I am basically testing the switch lines and supplies to...
  19. E

    Pir

    A phone call from one of our sparks doing a PIR on an empty property, he says theres a PV system here, what do I need to test as part of the PIR! I wasnt sure, its somthing ive thought about but never got around to looking at. So my question for all you lovely people is on a normal PIR that has...
  20. L

    "EXTEND and LIMITATIONS"

    Hi All, as a new member, thought i post my first question? Does anyone one know of the correct way of writing all extent and limitations when carrying out an EICR? Do you test 25%, 50% 65% and so on? What other important information do you put in? Has any one got some valid examples, help and...
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