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  1. K

    MCS requirement or not???

    Is it an MCS requirement for both the AC isolators to be of the rotary type and to be lockable in the OFF position and where can I find details of this, anyone has a link???:dizzy2::dizzy2:
  2. C

    Good Practise or Specific Requirement?

    1) Fan isolator switches? 2) Earthing metal downlight rings holding a GU10 lamp? 3) Cable clamps in chocboxes If poss quote Reg No. Thanks!
  3. N

    EPC requirement from April 1st

    Can the EPC be carried out by the surveyor of the MCS company, assuming they are also a qualified DEA, I am sure I read somewhere that the EPC should be produced by an independant person/entity. If so it would be a waste of time me training for the DEA qualification? (I also noticed on the...
  4. D

    requirement for notifying building controll?

    Ok so Im new on here and this is my first question (so please forgive me if im being stupid) Im a qualified spark and been so for some 10 years but have always worked for a company, this company is not registered to fulfill part p as we dont do domestic work. Im in the process of starting up in...
  5. S

    Installation photos - point me in the right direction

    It has been a long day and i am fed up of looking for a list of all of the stages of the installation you should photograph for your records as per the MCS requirement. So far i have the following points Entry to the rafter Placement and fixing of the roof hook Attaching the mounting...
  6. M

    Aurora pvi 3000 RCD requirement

    I have posted this question on another forum. Hello calling any experts. I have three systems to install and am trying to work out RCD requirements, not used Aurora inverters before and can't find any information in the installation instructions. System 1 Farm with 100A TNCS supply I...
  7. D

    Bathroom extractor on a separate switch

    Hi all, Quick question, client would like the extractor fan for the downstairs bathroom on a separate switch, as the noise of the fan keeps them awake at night if someone uses the bathroom, however, there are no windows so not sure how this sits with the 15 minute overrun requirement. Is it good...
  8. S

    Ballast requirement for Flat Roof PV ?? ( Help Please!!!!! )

    Hi All Could some one please advise me on how/ where can i find information on how to calculate ballast requirements for laying panels on A frames and screwing them to the ballast. I did consider screwing it straight into the roof. But I've had some of my friends who had it that way and had...
  9. M

    bonding of pipework with flexible connectors

    afternoon all! doing a pir / ecr, whatever you wanna call it now, bonding readings ok on pipework coming from under floor, but not on sinktop or taps, only slightly higher but high enough to be above satisfactory. what would you do, or recommend, or note? thanks
  10. S

    is a requirement for a periodic inspection ever statutory?

    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...
  11. E

    PIR for house sellers/buyers

    Can anyone advise whether a PIR is still required on selling/buying a property as several of my customers who've just moved in to their new houses didn't have one, or see a report that one was done with the survey.Was the requirement scrapped with the HIPs by our esteemed government?
  12. R

    Fuse spur cable requirement

    Hi All, an electrician has used 1 / 1.5m cables to power 3 fuse spurs that will power 3 intruder panels. Is this cable size correct, if not can any please point me in the right direction where i can find this in the Regs. With thanks
  13. N

    Help Power One Aurora / Sanyo HDE RCD tripping

    Odd one. Installed a system last Thursday. all tested. All good. Went back to adjust panels and as soon as we reconnected the RCD tripped... and continued to (and stand-alone). Seemed to trip as we approached 2kw (of 3.8) but might have been coincidence. Checked the IR for the cable run...
  14. S

    Low Voltage Electrical Requirement Regs 1989

    I've had an enquiry asking if I do safety checks under the Low Voltage Electrical Requirement Regs 1989. I've done a quick search on this forum and in Google but can't find any reference to this exact regulation. I will contact the enquirer and ask for more details of what they want done, but...
  15. P

    New requirement for part p schemes

    Anyone heard about this new requirement that you need a level 3 qual to join a part p scheme from July 2011? Surely this would wipe out alot of current members and new applicants?.......meaning more and more houses are not going to be signed off under part p, as I doubt many sparks are going...
  16. M

    RCD in rented property

    Evening everyone I was having a chat with a friend who is thinking about renting out his property. And i'm sure that I have heard or read somewhere that if you are renting out a property then the property has to be protected by an RCD. Can anyone tell me if i'm right or whether I should just...
  17. L

    Requirement for domestic lighting only?

    What regs are there for a person to add/remove domestic lighting only ? New locations etc. cheers
  18. S

    Professional indemnity insurance required?

    Hi all A question for those of you pricing your own PV systems and advising on expected FIT returns etc. Do you have PI insurance to cover you against possible errors in your advice? Is this a requirement of MCS? What kind of premium should i expect to pay? I'm pricing a job for my...
  19. B

    Continuity Testing requirement for eathing conductor

    Hi all, new user here so take it easy. Where does the requirement of 0.05 ohms come from? I can't find it in BS7671 nor several other IEE manuals.
  20. D

    Pendant Light - requirement for US/Japan

    Hi there, Before I start let me say that my knowledge is BASIC, so please stick with me... OK, I have a lamp design that I wish to sell online to the markets mentioned. the lamp is a ceiling suspended lamp that has no metallic elements [and therefore needs no grounding, I think im right...

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