Has my electrician done a dangerous wiring job?

[D80]

Behind the door is against regs, above the door even more so. And how that 2 gang switches cable wasn't hit is beyond me.

So whodunnit?

The OP? A 5 week wonder? A builder? Surely not a proper sparkie???

 

[D80]

Also given how its clipped, would like to see how that garbage called capping is fitted over it. No way has a spark done that work!

 

[CrazyScozzese]

In the time is took to do this, then make good, it would have been quicker and not that much more cost to fit a wireless switch and controller.

 

[DNS1]

Stupid thing is, it's really not far off being compliant!

If the vertical chase behind the door was about 3 inches closer to the corner and the horizontal chase above the door was 3 inches higher, it looks like it would be fine!

 

[DNS1]

Also given how its clipped, would like to see how that garbage called capping is fitted over it. No way has a spark done that work!

Any need for capping in this instance? Whoever makes good isn't going to be jabbing their trowel into the chase (I hope!)

 

[D80]

Any need for capping in this instance? Whoever makes good isn't going to be jabbing their trowel into the chase (I hope!)

I'm no plasterer but I could cover up any track with cable in it without wrecking the cable. Anything from 1MM wide to 100M wide, no bother. Willing to try my hand at wider too. Not exactly the point though is it? That cable needs protection from the plasterer. Capping is garbage, I don't know how anyone can use it and be happy with it.

This is one install that could justify the use of capping, and even skipping the other issues with it even that's not possible due to how cables been clipped. I don't think a spark has done the work. Someone with a bit of DIY/building skills sure, not a spark.

 

[Homervanderjazz]

sadly folks this was indeed done by a fully qualified sparky... There were 2 of them who came. They were recommended by a local letting agent who sends them to all their properties to do jobs apparently...

 

[needasparks]

sadly folks this was indeed done by a fully qualified sparky... There were 2 of them who came. They were recommended by a local letting agent who sends them to all their properties to do jobs apparently...

sadly, the irony in the two blokes bit.

 

[telectrix]

OK, so you've had 2 idiots for the price of one.

 

[Octopus]

Do you know what scheme they are registered with? Elecsa, Napit or NICEIC.

If you do maybe you should send copies of your photo's to the appropriate one for their comments.

 

[Mark42]

Also given how it’s clipped, would like to see how that garbage called capping is fitted over it. No way has a spark done that work!

Yes, I thought that too, with the cables so far apart. A bit of galv top-hat capping would have been better then nothing don’t you think? Or even the cheap plastic stuff? Personally I’d have done it with a single 3C&E if the circuit allowed. Or if not, a bit of multi-core SY (Which I think is great.)

Stupid thing is, it's really not far off being compliant!

If the vertical chase behind the door was about 3 inches closer to the corner and the horizontal chase above the door was 3 inches higher, it looks like it would be fine!

Yes, exactly! It’s not a proper job, but it’s not a proper bodge either! It loses on both counts

no but we could run a book on the nearest

Ha Ha! I’d put a fiver on the centre line of the over-door chase being 280mm from the ceiling (ignoring the cove). Losers PayPal cash to the one winner Anyone else in?

 

[Homervanderjazz]

Well folks I have spoken to my local building officer who says the work is a shambles and does not comply with relevant regulations. I called the electrician and said I wanted the work re-done. He said he would think of a day when he can fix it and call me back which means he will ignore any future calls from me. Will need to get someone else in to fix the mess. What a nightmare

 

[telectrix]

it's not a horrendous cost involved. if you post your location, i'm sure one of us will be close to you.

 

[Darkwood]

sadly folks this was indeed done by a fully qualified sparky... There were 2 of them who came. They were recommended by a local letting agent who sends them to all their properties to do jobs apparently...

This is your strongest angle of attack, if they refuse to answer calls etc and dont rectify their poor workmanship then contact letting agency explain you have building control in and hes expressed his concerns about the lack of compliance and the poor nature of he workmanship, this way hopefully they will drop them and stop others been hoodwinked by these so called cowboys.... safe zones on walls is basic for any electrician qualified or apprentice. Good luck!

 

[DNS1]

safe zones on walls is basic for any electrician qualified or apprentice. Good luck!

My thoughts exactly... I'm VERY new to the game but 5 seconds with those photos and I knew the work wasn't right.

Oh, by the way, I believe the work IS compliant, if you don't have the cables plastered in (ie: they remain surface mounted!)

Did you get a minor works certificate?