Help: I am 15th edition IEE Regs what are my restrictions

[bezzy]

Hi,, I qualified to 15th edition IEE regs some 28 yrs ago. I then left the trade. I kept my hand in by doing foreigners and of course all electrical work on my own properties. I would class myself as competent and safe. I was wondering what restrictions there are on any work I can do, for example a friend of mine has asked me to install a ring main and lighting circuit in a new extension. Am I allowed to do this.

Thanks, Steve

 

[polo1]

Guess the question must be.....have you read and understood the 17th Edition Amd 3 and will your work comply with these regs? If so, crack on in my humble opinion!

 

[Octopus]

How do you plan to deal with part P? Does your friend need a completion certificate from.labc?

 

[bezzy]

To be honest,no. I havent read anything to do with 17th edition. Should I ?

Thanks for you reply
Steve

 

[bezzy]

I assume with you mentioning that,he will need one.
Thanks
Steve

 

[Darkwood]

Since the 15th the reg's are almost unrecognisable, you say you do the odd govy job but are you saying this is up to modern regulations or what you learnt back then. If you have no knowledge of the 17th then you are probably breaching many regulations, competence over the actual practical understanding of getting the wires from A to B hasn't changed but the regulations covering it has.
You could do your work and get someone to sign it off but many out there won't do this for you, and if your trained to the 15th then your work probably won't comply unless you have kept up.

 

[sparksburnout]

This is a wind up right?

 

[Adam W]

You can't be installing to the current version of BS7671 if your knowledge of the document is 2 editions out of date.
IMO you're looking at the full 17th edition exam, and most likely joining a competent persons' scheme to be able to self-certify your work.

 

[bezzy]

What part of this serious question leads you to believe its a wind up!!!

 

[bezzy]

I appreciate your reply. Looks like Im going to have to find a course to do. to re qualify

Thanks
Steve

 

[Simonslimline]

I appreciate your reply. Looks like Im going to have to find a course to do. to re qualify

Thanks
Steve

You certainly don't need to re qualify!

Just get a copy of BS7671 AMD3 and read it. :book:

 

[bezzy]

I shall do that. Thanks very much for your help.

Steve

 

[DuaneMHunt1976]

The new circuit would mean cert, so ££ to a niceic/Napit or government planning
Also would have to be insurance, unless you do the government or 3rd party way of testing for thr cert

 

[telectrix]

1st thing you'll learn is not to bond metal window frames.:59:

 

[Marvo]

This is a wind up right?

To be honest,no. I havent read anything to do with 17th edition. Should I ?

Thanks for you reply
Steve

I'm guessing that statement prompted the question about it being a wind-up. It would be pretty obvious even to a non-sparky that you should be working to the latest regs.