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got my first elesca visit coming up. im after any help and or advice on what they will ask. if any one has a copy of risk assessment and any other material they want to see would appreciate it . cheers
 
If it is for the part P assessment then your welcome pack should have examples of the risk assessments and the health and safety policy that you can modify for your use.

They will be asking reasonably basic questions on the application of the building regulations to electrical work and some questions on the design of circuits, current carrying capacity, Zs and Ze values, trip times etc. All this can be looked up in the books you will have there if you do not have the information memorised, I cannot remember if you need the electricians guide to the building regulations but it is a useful reference and relevant to the questions to be asked.

Make sure you have your insurance, qualifications, reference books, quotes/estimates, calibration certificates available.
 
i hope it is that easy. lol im bricking it. yes think it says i need part p builings regs book. not sure not got the paperwork on me. i know they want risk and method statements, complaints procedure ect.
 
Do not worry, so long as you are aware of the requirements (and have paid) you will be fine.
You do not actually require the EGTBR but it is useful and really you ought to have it (make sure it is the latest version)
Have a look at these documents from Elecsa regarding the assessment, they may help.
http://www.elecsa.co.uk/Documents/P...to-Avoid-Common-Part-P-Assessment-Issues.aspx
http://www.elecsa.co.uk/Documents/Public-Documents/Contractors/Guide-to-Part-P_2013.aspx

If you know this lot about the building regulations then you should be OK on that side.
Building Regulations Parts Applicable to Electrical Work

Part A - Structure
Vertical chases < 1/3 of wall/leaf, Horizontal chases <1/6 of wall/leaf, Chases not damaging wall

Notches in joists between 0.07 to 0.25 of span <12.5% of thickness
Holes in joists between 0.25 to0.40 of span <25% of thickness, Holes to be >3 o.d. apart

Part B – Fire Safety
Positioning and requirements for smoke and heat alarms.
Penetration of fire compartments and the maintenance of the fire resistance rating.
Penetration of fire resistant barriers and maintenance of resistance rating.
Fire stopping of cable penetrations.
Prevention of the spread of fire.

Part C - Resistance to the spread of contaminants and moisture
Prevention of water / contaminants from entering through external cable penetrations.
Prevention of water entering other areas from wet rooms.

Part D cavity insulation
Not normally applicable

Part E – resistance to the passage of sound
Maintenance of the sound resistance properties of walls and ceilings when making penetrations through sound resistant barriers. Both between dwellings and within dwellings.

Part F – Means of ventilation
Requirements for minimum flow rates in kitchens (60/30l/s), utitilty rooms (30l/s), bathrooms (15l/s) and toilets (6l/s) for intermittent extract ventilation.
Ventilation of rooms without purge ventilation (windows/doors) (15min overrun, no natural light operated by light switch)
Cooker hood heights (450mm-750mm from hob)
Air flow through rooms
Applicability to new and existing dwellings.

Part G – sanitation hot water safety and water efficiency
Not normally applicable

Part H – Drainage and waste disposal
Not normally applicable

Part J – Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
Not normally applicable

Part L1A – Conservation of Fuel and power in new dwellings
Mainly use of energy saving lighting 75%: >45lm/W (if >5W)
Also external lighting to be photocell + movement sensor controlled or energy efficient

Part L1B – Conservation of Fuel and power in existing dwellings
Mainly use of energy saving lighting in area worked on 75%: >45lm/W (if >5W)

PartL2A and PartL2B Conservation of Fuel and power in new / existing non dwellings
Not applicable to Part P

Part M - Access to and use of buildings
Generally just height of switches and sockets >450mm<1200mm
Consumer units accessible
Accessibility of switches, outlets and controls –Height, labelling, consistent location, visual ease and lack of obstruction. Some exceptions (floor sockets).

Part N – Glazing safety
Not applicable

Part P – Electrical safety
Design, install, inspect and test in accordance with BS7671. Work in accordance with H&S requirements. Notify building control for certain higher risk work, or be member of a self certification scheme.
Definitions of notifiable work(England) : New circuits, alteration of circuits in zones of bathroom or in rooms containing saunas, swimming pools, new consumer units.
 
Download the latest copy free of part p building regs, Elecsa are there to help you there not trying to trip you up, don't think they fail anyone unless your a complete spanner or plumber! my first one I wrote few things down rather than searching loads of books, deffo rcd tripping times, don't forget test button, holes in joists, chases in walls , simple stuff, zones in bathrooms, all areas that are in the insure guide mostly, any books missing can be ordered online during assessment. Make him tea, coffee, get nice biscuits!!!!! Calerbrate your test kit, get insurance pl. get it smashed then get out and fill your pockets with cash!
 
Copies of previous test ccerts. Locking off kit for fuseboard!!! Will have to show procedure of safe isolation. Max rcd trip times, max ze of systems
 
Examples of the required documents are normally included in the pack.......so re-typing is required. There should be a list of the specific requirements of publications etc in the pack too.

If you haven't got it I would recommend you buy "the electricians guide to the building regs" as this too has been asked for.
 
make sure all the paper work is up to date and books one that tends to be forgotten is the memorandumof guidance on the electricity at work regulations

make sure the coffee's flowing and biscuits are out

You'll be fine good luck let us know how you get on
 

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