For those interested; SparkyNinja & Team e5 have uploaded the video from last night's Amendment 2 event webinar that they held to discuss Amendment 2.
You can see that video here;
Ypu can also see a handy little guide from NICEIC that talks about the changes
Agent contacts me with an urgent request for a CU upgrade in Camden. They send over an EICR done the previous month and I have a quick skim. All seems pretty simple, CU needs an upgrade and some basic tidying of fixtures etc. Only 3 circuits so I'm not overly bothered about doing another EICR...
I am constantly confused by the online installation form and what they refer to as "main switch", and "installation worked on". If I have the following arrangement, on a TT system:
Which is the "main switch / switch fuse /breaker / RCD" referred to in part 8? 100mA RCD, 45A Switch fuse, or...
Hi all,
I had an electrical test carried out on a property before moving in - it passed. since moving in I've had some challenges with the electrics. One highlight being the upstairs lights are wired into the sockets. It's been suggested to me this shouldn't have been a pass based on this? Can...
Hi,
Private landlord here.
Like seemingly a lot of people. I thought electricians had to be registered with NICEIC or NAPIT in order to carry out an EICR test on a property. Except actually I've just learned they dont actually have to be. (thats correct right?).
However, if they then say the...
NAPIT OR NIC?!
Hello guys, wondering if some of you could help. Recently became self employed so have never had to register with a assessment body to be an electrician to sign off my own work.
I am looking to become a domestic installer with either of the two. Just wanted to see what was best...
Hi all. My first niceic assesment for joining is coming soon. I want to show my friends house where I installed new fuse board and installed new smoke alarm circuit. My question is what should I fill in sesign and construction section? should I leave it blank?
The house have no cooker or...
I'm sorry if this has been asked before but I am losing the will to live and would very much appreciate any help anyone can give.
I am a qualified electrician who has undertaken a full apprenticeship. I will list my qualifications a little later on in the post.
I have Worked my entire working...
Has anyone been experiencing problems getting contact with Niceic? I've been registered domestic installer for 12 years but now.......
the help line don't get back to me for days.
I've had no assessment for 18 months but they continue to take my money.
applied to join the PRS scheme online...
Hi,
I am 32 years old and I currently have a boring office job.
I have years of experience working alongside electricians, helping with the installation of Solar PV, alarm systems, CCTV and domestic wiring.
I am considering becoming an electrician myself and ideally I would want to be a self...
Hi all, sitting here losing the will to live waiting for pages to load on niceiconline.com just wondering if it is just me, was also so bad thus morning that I had to give up. Thanks
Just wondering if anyone has had their yearly visit from the NICEIC recently?
Think our last one was in December 2019 and haven't heard from them since. Assuming they've postponed some due to Covid but could be wrong.
Thanks.
Hi all,
i was thinking about joining a scheme to be able to sign off my own work and be able to take on more work.
I've been working for a company for a few years now and doin all kinds of work in under their banner but want to start doing my own side jobs like board changes etc but need to...
NICEIC REPORT - feedback on remedial works costs
Hi all - I had an test done in advance of selling my 3 bed semi. The test report has four C2, nine C3 and two F1s.
I wanted to get your expert and unbiased feedback on these observations to help make sure I do the right remedial works - as well...
Hi,
looking for some advise please.
Ive applied for NICEIC registration and I’m awaiting my assessment, my problem is that I’ve been advise by the NICEIC that the assessor will need to see 3 jobs on the visit and the certification needs to be in my company name. As any domestic work needs to...
I have done Niceic test at my Flat as insurance company required. It failed first so I got quote for fixing things in order to pass and I just accepted the quote and go ahead with the job to pass it.
After that, I found that 2 bed rooms sockets are linked to breaker (B6) for Lights , as that...
I have just booked my first NICEIC assessment for the domestic installer scheme. On the telephone I was told that I needed to have an additional assessment plan due to not holding a "full craft qualification" (NVQ Level 3). I was told that this would include some extra questions and the...
I’ve just had an NICEIC assessment and he’s picked me up on a lazy spa being connected to an outside socket. The lazy spa comes with a 10mA PRCD, he said I should treat it as a bathroom special location. Surely an outside socket in as outside socket and it’s not up to me what a customer plugs...
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