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I think you may need to read the Note by the Health and Safety Executive in your regs. BYB page 11.
Our interpretation seems to differ.

I presume this is the note which states that earlier practices are not necessarily unsafe. This clearly suggests that, by the same token, that they are no longer necessarily considered safe either. In other words you need to make a judgement call.

Your inspection is still required to be carried out against the current Standard.
 
I presume this is the note which states that earlier practices are not necessarily unsafe. This clearly suggests that, by the same token, that they are no longer necessarily considered safe either. In other words you need to make a judgement call.

Your inspection is still required to be carried out against the current Standard.

As long as people make the correct judgement call. I don't like people stating that a CU is unsafe just because it's "not to current standards." It comes across like they are trying to deceive the customer.
 
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Thank you all for your help I will look over guides straight away and get a better understanding of EICRs. Thanks Trev for your useful comment, really helpful. I suppose that's why they create these forums.

Trev can always be relied on to give sound advice
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What I expect he is meaning to say in a very brief post is.

"EICRs are expected to be carried out by electricians with an above average knowledge and with experience of the type of installation being inspected"

Do you satisfy that definition taken from the advice given by the IET ?
 
Trev can always be relied on to give sound advice
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What I expect he is meaning to say in a very brief post is.

"EICRs are expected to be carried out by electricians with an above average knowledge and with experience of the type of installation being inspected"

And allow the necessary time to inspect the installation thoroughly

Do you satisfy that definition taken from the advice given by the IET ?

I've edited that for you!
 
Ok I've read the guides. I short it's a report not a certificate. And just because installation was done at a time of earlier regulations, it does not mean it's not safe for continued use or requires upgrading. It's down to me to determine whether this is the case or not. I'm sorry this so one thing in college that was not taught properly. Thanks for some experienced advice. Especially Trev. :)
 
Ok I've read the guides. I short it's a report not a certificate. And just because installation was done at a time of earlier regulations, it does not mean it's not safe for continued use or requires upgrading. It's down to me to determine whether this is the case or not. I'm sorry this so one thing in college that was not taught properly. Thanks for some experienced advice. Especially Trev. :)
Stop making digs at Trev. Wipe the snot from your face and he might let you carry his tools. You clearly don't get it?
 

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