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  1. D

    Certification requirements??

    hi folks, Have recently started out as a self employed electrician in Scotland here and at the moment am not with Select or NICEIC (hoping to join next year). Question is, do I need certain qualifications to work on commercial properties? From my understanding I realise that I cannot do EICRs...
    • daveb
    • Thread
    • becsa certification commercial competent cps electrician person properties requirements scheme
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. G

    legal requirements

    Hi 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...
  3. Golden Graeme

    Earth requirements for TN-S with RCD 30ma main switch

    Hi, I am newly qualified and didn't really cover this scenario. I am a little unsure, so some advice would be great. I have an old installation that has a 6mm earth cable from the DNO TN-S to the consumer unit earth bar. The consumer unit main switch is a combined 100A and 30mA switch. This...
  4. B

    Is this ammendment 3 compliant

    EUROPA SU50E CONSUMER UNIT 50A 63A RC Loooking to do a shower install, asked wholesale (Edmunsons) for price on things. This is the item that they gave me a price for. Does this comply with amendment 3.
  5. Andy78

    Smoke alarms in HMO requirements

    Hi, just looking for a bit of advice for those who do more of this sort of work than myself, which is hardly ever. I have had a customer today ask me for advice about a house she is preparing to rent as a HMO. 3 bed house, not overly large, over two floors, so not a licenced HMO. The council...
  6. BruceBanner

    lizard Electrical

    Commercial & Domestic Contracting. Power/Light/Heat/Smoke&fire alarms/Entry systems. Test/Inspection & Certification for pre purchase/landlords/Periodic & insurance requirements. New Builds/Extentions/Rewires/Additions/Modifications & Upgrades. Please contact for more information or to discuss...
  7. S

    Supplementary Equipotential Bonding Requirements

    Sintra submitted a new resource: Supplementary Equipotential Bonding - Supplementary Equipotential Bonding Read more about this resource...
  8. P

    Calculating Power Requirements For A New House After Diversity

    Hi all, I am not an electrician by trade but need a answer, if possible, as to how best calculate the power requirements for a new house that I am building, my electrical network supplier has asked me if I can tell them what the house will require after diversity, as I do not have an electrician...
    • pemills
    • Thread
    • after calculating diversity house new power requirements
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. HappyHippyDad

    Extending cat 5 cable or telephone cable and maintenance free requirements?

    I was wondering if the maintenance free requirements (MF) are the same with communication cable as with low voltage supplies? I can't see why they wouldn't be. The junction boxes for cat 5 cable or telephone cable where you just use the insertion tool have no screws that could come loose but I...
  10. C

    Legal requirements for electrical work in retail stores

    Hi Can someone please give me some guidance on the following situation I find myself in. I'm employment as a Mobile Fabric Engineer (qualified Joiner) on repairs to retail buildings. I am constantly been told by my line manager to attend and complete electrical works such as fitting new wall...
  11. R

    On-Site Event Generators

    Hello Everyone, I am after a bit of advice, which I am sure to you guru's is simple but to someone who has absolutely NO ideas on electrics, I am calling on your help. I am looking to use 20 x Electrolux W555H Washing Machines & 20 x Electroluc T5130 Dryers and need them to be powered by...
    • Ross Flight
    • Thread
    • distribution event generator generators machines power requirements
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. M

    EPC Requirements

    Hi Folks. I have a couple of queries about the EPC requirement as it stands now. 1) When solar PV is installed and commissioned on a new build property prior to building completion, the EPC will include the solar PV. According to the guidance document, it suggest that if the EPC includes the...
  13. Soulsurfer

    CO Carbon Monoxide alarm requirements ?

    Hey all, just looking at a new job where need to price up a quote for smoke alarms in a bungalow that's to be rented and also noticed there is a new boiler going in now, am I responsible for landlord to be told he'll need a CO alarm and would it need a seperate supply other than from an mcb that...
  14. L

    RCD Requirements

    Hi All Just a quick question, when did the regulation come in where RCDs are required for all cables buried less than 50mm from the surface? If possible I need a date.
  15. N

    Best Relay for a Motor

    Hi Guys, I have a 'garage' style electronic hoist. An example of the type is: Hilka Pro-Craft 500kg Electric Hoist | Workshop Equipment | Screwfix.com As you can see there is a two position switch, and inside there are some capacitors for starting voltage. The Switch on one 'side' is Live...
    • Neil Scrivener
    • Thread
    • control motor relay requirements safety switch voltage
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. Midwest

    PV requirements at CU

    Gents, wonder if you can advise. I have a job coming up for customer who is having an extension done. I'm going to replace the current CU, because it will be too small. I'm going to install a High Integrity board. The customer is thinking of having PV installed. I've asked him to ask the PV...
  17. Jay Sparks

    Testing you install???

    Hi Guys & Gals, Its been a long time since I've posted a new thread but I heard something the other day and just felt I needed to ask this question. For those of you that work on heavy commercial and/or industrial, either as a maintenance spark or sub contractor, do you inspect, test and...
  18. W

    New build, ventilation requirements

    Im pricing for a new build typical 3 bed house, and was wondering if anyone has a straight answer on the requirements for ventilation as far as i would be responsible for last new build i done was extract fans in bathrooms, ensuites, toilets, utility rooms and kitchens, as usual That was 2009...
  19. L

    Quoting for works - How do I challenge NIC/EIC stipulated on requirements

    I'm NAPIT registered FULL SCOPE which states - and is therefore approved to undertake the design, construction, maintenance, verification and/or inspection and testing of electrical installations up to 1 kV within the work SCOPE OF APPROVAL Work Category Date of Approval Date of Expiry...
    • Lazlo
    • Thread
    • council electrical electrical work napit quoting requirements tender works
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. X

    NICEIC Certification Scheme niceic entry requirements - Help please

    hi new this would like some help would these qualifications allow entry to niceic, and allow you to sign of your own work. any help would be great. Domestic Installer Course - Logic Domestic installer certificate - City and Guilds 17th Edition Wiring...

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