Hello, doing a periodic on a bungalow, the rear garage has a big blow up pool in it, not a fixed pool but is used in there. Will the sockets and lights fail if not ip rated?? Thanks.
i know that you're supposed to get a periodic inspection done if there is a change of use or owner of a premises. but under what regulation is that and is it ever required by law?
just something that i started thinking about after talking to a new shop owner about how awful the electrics were...
Hi,
I need to test and certify an existing 110 volt distribution board. however, I am having trouble completing the standard BS7671 schedule of test results.
Firstly
What is the tripping time? 5 seconds ( TABLE 41.6 Refers) or 0.3 Seconds or 0.8 seconds ( TABLE41.1 refers)
The distribution...
Hey Guys
i am a 3rd year apprentice and have just started testing properties which are over looked
by a qualified electrician and i can test fine i think i've got the knack of it now still check
the on-site guide every once and a while but thats what its there for hey on the 2nd and 3rd
page...
Hi all, first question is, on a fire alarm service does every detector and call point require testing or is there a percentage?
And secondly, what are the requirements on periodics, for instance, for a landlord every 5 years, but what if he decides to not bother with it. Is it mandatory he has...
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Wondering if you can help...
I'm in the process of buying a flat and I had an eletrical report done. It says there are some things that need to be done as outlined below. My dad is good at DIY and we're thinking about doing this work by ourselves - or at least some of it. Ideally if I...
Hi just trying to clear a question up,reg134.2.2 states the designer makes the recommendation for the first PIR to be done.
GN3 page 19 2.5 says the inspector is the person to recommend the first PIR,
which one is correct?
Hi everyone,
Hope you are all enjoying the last Bank Holiday befor the Christmas rush starts !!!
Anyway, just a quick question to clarify if possible.
So, there are 5 flats converted in a big house.
3 phase supply, then into a meter for each flat, then out from each meter into an isolator for...
A neighbour of a friend had an extension built 3 years ago and although the lighting has been ok they have come to remortgage and don't have any kind of certs for the extension for the survey. The lighting was fitted by a guy not on a comp person scheme/part p registered and it clearly wasn't...
I have asked a letting agent customer of mine to consider having periodic inspection reports/electrical condition reports on the properties he manages, and he has agreed in principle, but the individual landlords of each property have to agree first before he can order the work on their behalf...
Yippppeeeeeeeeee got my 3rd year NIC assessment at 1pm today with Eddie Bassett ! never had him before but all seem friendly enough ! oh crap i've run out of hobnobs ! let you all know how it goes !
Kung.
How can I work out the P-N figure of eight readings and the R1and R2 readings from the end to end readings of the ring cct.
This is because our certs are typed up as we go along on site, and I only do the end to end tests on the ring.
Can anyone help pls.
Hi, I've been asked to carry out a PIR on a Mobile Catering Van. As I haven't done one of these before, am I right in thinking that I complete as much of the forms as I can, just highlight the fact that the supply is from a generator and mobile? Schedules as normal using the generator for live...
when doing a periodic inspect and test can anyone tell me at what point an unsatisfactory conclusion is required . i know that a code 1 is a definate unsatisfactory but what if u where to have 4 code 2s and 2 code 3s for example . is it down to disgression or is there a set amount of codes .i...
just done a PIR. found no bonding anywhere, including bathroom and to water and gas pipes.wasn't sure if i need to recommend RCD for the ceiling light in bathroom to cover that circuit or simply to put in bonding as it should have been done.the customer wouldn't pay for an RCD anyway so isn't...
Hi guys i have a few questions and would be great if someone could advise. Reason I'm asking is because of a difference of opinion between myself and another sparks, my answers are in grey (If I am wrong then my excuse is its been a year since I left college and all i have been doing since is...
Hi all During r1 r2, ELI and PFC tests of a lighting circuit would it be a problem to leave lamps and ballasts etc in GN3 shows them out but I can't see a problem
Hello, recently asked to carry out PIR on property. There are test stickers on the cdu to so say it has been passed befoe however client does not have certification. Everything seems in order, but the water pipe thoughout the building is plastic pipe, so there is no bond. (No gas in use either)...
As per title, I have been offered some work doing periodic (landlord) inspections on quite a few properties. How much do you guys normally charge to do a 3 bedroom house?
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