New build compliance vs renovation compliance

[rolyberkin]

Rolyberkin. None of the works have been tested as far (we were waiting until completion) All of the wiring is still visible in one of the two houses. The other is post-plaster. But can be accessed by lifting the floor boards in the right places and cutting out the plasterboard (not desirable, but possible) We’ve got one house fully open and everything is visible. The plastered house is a carbon copy of the one in which the wiring is still exposed. So this indicates the methods used. Any thoughts going forward?

I must admit I was being facetious! I would recommend you speak to your BCO and discuss your situation and ask their advice (they like that!) most councils will allow you to commission an EICR at your cost and pay an additional regularisation of works charge to comply with building regs.

 

[mattg4321]

I bet you won't have too much trouble, even if it means extra cost to get the local BCO to accept an EICR in place of an EIC. It's wrong and it winds me up, but thats the way it will probably go.

Out of interest do you have a 'new build insurer' such as NHBC? If it were to be NHBC, those guys are IMO very very picky. They won't like an EICR at all.

 

[jackhammerJIM]

Are these new builds going up for sale or are they your new homes ?

You may well get an EICR through building control but will it get through a buyers solicitor ???

 

[Baddegg]

No offence intended here op, but it seems a bit of a rookie mistake for someone that’s built a few houses?

 

[James Gordon]

Ok great. Thanks to everyone that’s responded and given advice, much appreciated!!
Also, if you’re a willing third party that’s after some work, let me know. Cheers everyone

 

[Midwest]

surely a new build is subject to planning permission and inspected at stages by BC. this should include the electrical installation.

I agree with telectrix; the build will have gone through a planning process & therefore the electrical installation will not need its own notification to LBC. Just a certificate as appropriate under BS7671.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Ok great. Thanks to everyone that’s responded and given advice, much appreciated!!
Also, if you’re a willing third party that’s after some work, let me know. Cheers everyone

Soon as my Schneider complete DIY multimeter kit turns up, I’ll be available.

 

[Midwest]

Flipping heck spinlondon, hurmour. Next you’ll be agreeing with people.

 

[Baddegg]

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