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The NICEIC just told me I should not be issuing Minor Works Certificates for work carried out by the house owner but inspected and tested by me (NICEIC registered). I'm a bit surprised. So is that right no-one is allowed to run their own cables and connect their own sockets without...
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wanting advice on what I can legally carry out electrical with my qualification , I have my 2330 level 1.2.3 , and my 17th edition level 3 BS7671.
I know I can't self certify ,just would like some clarity on what I can legal do , I'm doing minor works like installing new light fittings and...
Hi, Im a registered Kitchen fitter for a well known and respected company and therefore all trades I use also have to have all relevant papers (gas safe, part p etc)
I started a kitchen and arranged for my spaks to turn up at the point I needed him, all he needed to do is plug in the appliances...
Hi so whats the best way to go about this?
Added 3 lighting points to an existing lighting circuit, the fuseboards old with no rcd.
Upon completion of testing , all tests okay apart from N-E on insulation test.
My additional wiring tests okay on everything but the existing circuit contains...
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I got geared up for testing and inspection via my owm limited company last year but haven't got it up and going (and doubt that I will to be honest). I've just been round to sign off a mates garage conversion on pretty much a favour basis and so have a couple of questions:
The extent of...
Im new to inspection and testing. Sorry if i sound lost. Basicly came to a job an electrician has done. Hes installed sockets in the bedroom and sockets in the new extention coming of the same circuit Would i note this on 1 minor works as bedroom/extention sockets and use the highest zs from...
Hi All,
Not posted on here for a few years! I have a question that i hope someone can clarify.
I need help understanding the differences between a full cert and a minor, correct me if im wrong a minor is for jobs that are non notifiable and full for special locations and notifiable works...
I been asked by a customer to install a heat mat. The problem I have is I can only connect to the 32a ring. I've noticed a few connections made in connectors and tapped up.
also there consumer unit is under the stairs which has a sink and toilet. The head is under the sink which was once boxes...
Hi everyone, im new in the electrical field.
the scenario is someone asked me to reconnect main ins a RCD wires. but he asked for certificate for that.
I only reconnected to wires. I did take Ze,Zs for 2 breakers after the RCD, RCD tests, Main Bonding, Main cutout, earth arrangement details...
Afer Bedroom Extension increase the number of sockets in a room
do they need a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate that confirms check part p electrical safety dwellings or minor electrical works certificate? please advice thanks
(The circuit have RCD protection).
Regards
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Just finished installing some low voltage downlights to an existing circuit , I'm going to test tomorrow to save disconnecting the lamps/transformers I was going to test LN-E 500v on the insulation resistance test , what do I have to write on the minor works certificate and where to show that...
does adding a RCD to a existing shower circuit and replacing the shower like for like only require a minor works and is it notifiable? i say minor works because its only a alteration / no new circuit, but fully test the circuit
cheers
Hi all,
I've recently started a new job making the jump from domestic new build to doing minor works on commercial buildings adding lights to existing circuits etc..
Carrying out the work isn't the issue it's the regulations and paper work side of it. minor works certs etc which I have never...
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I recently visited a property the was experiencing tripping of an Mcb when turning on a 3 kw hand wash appliance in a down stairs loo.
All earth cables present and correct, old wired board but with plug in MCB's No Rcd protection.
Some Numpty had wired the hand wash to the 6 amp alarm and...
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I couldn't find any previous posts on this topic specifically so looking for some advice.
I am adding an external security light for a customer. I am extending the existing downstairs lighting circuit. Normally when testing Insulation Resistance I would test between L-N, L-E, N-E...
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I am filling out a minor works certificate for 2 fused spurs I have fitted from 2 socket in the livin room to supply 2 wall lights 5A fuse fitted in spur.
My question is on the minor works cert where it says Method of fault protection, do I put Automatic disconnection of supply...
Hi guys, question for those that fill in NIC minor works forms. When changing a 30mA RCD like for like, I appreciate new times would have to be recorded, but anything else? Company I work for are changing about 30 RCD's which have failed a periodic report. i take it 30 x minor works required for...
Alright guys im starting my own work. what work comes in under minor work certs? does any work in a bathroom / kitchen have to be notified to building control or can some jobs be minor work certs
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