Domestic ispect and test

[Gra426]

Hello All,

I currently work as an industrial technician. I was thinking of diversifying a bit and looking at maybe doing some inspect and test work for domestic certification and small installions i.e board changes and the likes. I am already 17th edition trained and looking to complete my 2395 in the next couple of months.

What I would like to know is the rough costs of setting up to do this kind of work. I am aware of the need to have calibrated test equipment but would like an idea of the costs of any required insurance and registration which would allow me to do this work legitmately.

Cheers in advance.

 

[MDJ]

Don't forget the 40 pence tax rate as you will very likely go over the threshold, assuming your boss allows you to have 2 jobs, good luck then, howver we did warn you.

 

[Guest55]

there is no requirement to join a scheme to carry out inspections and issue certificates.
and inspections are not notifiable.
so anyone who would consider spending £500 in doing so is clearly not informed

 

[Gra426]

If I was to do any notifiable work though and was not affiliated has anybody got any idea how much building control would charge per job if I supplied inspection reports.

 

[BES]

Hello All,

I currently work as an industrial technician. I was thinking of diversifying a bit and looking at maybe doing some inspect and test work for domestic certification and small installions i.e board changes and the likes. .

Biff
Will do for board changes though
Unless he goes down labc route and pay £150 a time never get any work when the cowboys are knocking them out at that price supplied and fitted

 

[Gra426]

Just answered my question about labc. Probably going to do the course anyway as I'm not paying for it and you never know what the future holds. Might give the work a miss though. Have to say that it p****s me off a bit though that because of current legislation although I work on kit worth millions of pounds daily with a lot more potential to do harm I am not allowed to fit a light in my bathroom!

 

[trev]

Preaching to the choir mate.

 

[Andy78]

If I was to do any notifiable work though and was not affiliated has anybody got any idea how much building control would charge per job if I supplied inspection reports.

This is a question that can only be answered by your LABC office. Some places it is extortion and makes scheme membership justifiable. I have heard on this forum of areas that accept your certs, put you on their own register, and it doesn't cost a bean. Give them a call.

Your situation does however sound like a prize bull who wants to leave his cushy position at the stud farm, to help out on a Saturday at the local butchers as the butcher has a "tasty" job for you.

 

[Guest55]

ok , fair do's if thats what you want , however......

we did warn you.

;-)

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always a pleasure to hear from trev.

 

[trev]

Cheers mate, I came back to clarify a couple of things that I'd heard about and decided to stick around for a while.
Nice to see you're on form as ever

 

[Guest55]

Cheers mate, I came back to clarify a couple of things that I'd heard about and decided to stick around for a while.
Nice to see you're on form as ever

never far from the carnage me old china.
;-)

 

[Sintra]

Cheers mate, I came back to clarify a couple of things that I'd heard about and decided to stick around for a while.
Nice to see you're on form as ever

Good to see you back mate

 

[guest119]

Missed you too Trev ---


Boydy

 

[GMES]

Ahh good old trevs back, welcome back mukka

 

[Geordie Spark]

Wotcheorfettle bonny lad an' hoosit gannin'???

 

[Engineer54]

Have to say that it p****s me off a bit though that because of current legislation although I work on kit worth millions of pounds daily with a lot more potential to do harm I am not allowed to fit a light in my bathroom!

Do the course, it can only help you in the future, and isn't going to cost you a penny...

That's one of the things that really needs to be sorted out, preferably by getting shot of these Part Pee Scheme scammers altogether, by the introduction of a National Register of Qualified Electricians. No need for them then, as you'll need to be qualified to join the registrar!!