Part P... going round and around and around...

[Steve2381]

Sparky for 20 years I would think. Then took a break from it.
Just started up again this year, and I have got my first install (renewed the 17th earlier in the year 2382-12 IET).
So.. yep... need the pain-in-the-bum Part P.

However, this job and its my only job) is barely going to make me enough to buy a new test kit. Let alone the registration fees with Elecsa or whoever.

Plus, they want to see a back history of work... which isn't possible yet.

Options? I 'think' I can ask the building inspector to arrange for the extension to be inspected. I am guessing he will want to see it before its plastered.
Therefore, at least I can get this particular job signed off correctly by taking that route.

But then... the only job I have managed to get so far in these down times has been certified by someone else. Not helping my case

Its a stupid loop. Why the heck did I do all this training & 20+ years on site? Apparently I am still not to be trusted.

Arrggh

 

[infinity]

They will not want to see a 'histor' of work, as long as the job is substantial enough to cover most aspects e.g a board change with some circuit work and bonding would be plenty for the registration!

 

[thekingiam]

elecsa only needs to see one job, and it doesn't matter if it's finnished. you can sighn off your work up to a month after finishing it. therefore everyone does a job board change an example book elecsa apointment take test tell examiner not finnished yet, sign it off when get elecsa number.can't help with cost of meter though or calibration public liability books etc.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

There are a few good people who are saying stuff part P. As long as the work is carried out in accordance with bs7671 and the appropriate certs are provided you will not be prosecuted. As someone pointed out on a previous thread.....can you imagine what the judge would say when he was informed Mr Electric had been hauled to the bench to answer charges of doing work fully in accordance with bs7671 and to the complete satisfaction of the client?
I'm not a sole trader....but if I was I think that is the route I would take.

 

[Steve2381]

I think I am just getting myself wound up now.
I have been really struggling to get work over the last 18 months (north east UK), and I know I do good work to BS7671... but want to make sure its 100% correct - which includes required certificates.
It worries me more than it should I expect.

 

[whitestu]

All the different scheme providors are in competition for members so I'm sure they will be keen to make it as easy as possible to get your work signed off. Give them a call and see what they say. Doesn't help with the fees though.

 

[richy3333]

They just want your money, nobody ever fails the Part P 'assessment'

 

[gdr7671]

I think I am just getting myself wound up now.
I have been really struggling to get work over the last 18 months (north east UK), and I know I do good work to BS7671... but want to make sure its 100% correct - which includes required certificates.
It worries me more than it should I expect.

Do not worry; all they want is your money (and lots of it). You'll pass fine; after all it's only domestic. No problem.

 

[Silly Sausage]

I had a look at joining Elecsa yesterday, £444 or £730 odd with I&T assessment.
Is that it or do you have to pay for the normal assessment on top?
Cheers!

 

[gdr7671]

No idea, ring them. All part P is a rip off to you and your customers. If you are skilled enough, get approved status with NICEIC and forget domestic work all together. Good Luck

 

[amlu]

you dont need a NEW testing kit too. old kewtech or robin will do the job too

 

[Geordie Spark]

There are a few good people who are saying stuff part P. As long as the work is carried out in accordance with bs7671 and the appropriate certs are provided you will not be prosecuted. As someone pointed out on a previous thread.....can you imagine what the judge would say when he was informed Mr Electric had been hauled to the bench to answer charges of doing work fully in accordance with bs7671 and to the complete satisfaction of the client?
I'm not a sole trader....but if I was I think that is the route I would take.

I'm pleased to see sense finally dawning.

 

[Geoffsd]

There are a few good people who are saying stuff part P. As long as the work is carried out in accordance with bs7671 and the appropriate certs are provided you will not be prosecuted. As someone pointed out on a previous thread.....can you imagine what the judge would say when he was informed Mr Electric had been hauled to the bench to answer charges of doing work fully in accordance with bs7671 and to the complete satisfaction of the client?
I'm not a sole trader....but if I was I think that is the route I would take.

Surely the only thing that you could be prosecuted for is 'not notifying'.

Unfortunately, it's nothing to do with the standard of the work.

 

[SAILOR48]

Sparky for 20 years I would think. Then took a break from it.
Just started up again this year, and I have got my first install (renewed the 17th earlier in the year 2382-12 IET).
So.. yep... need the pain-in-the-bum Part P.

However, this job and its my only job) is barely going to make me enough to buy a new test kit. Let alone the registration fees with Elecsa or whoever.

Plus, they want to see a back history of work... which isn't possible yet.

Options? I 'think' I can ask the building inspector to arrange for the extension to be inspected. I am guessing he will want to see it before its plastered.
Therefore, at least I can get this particular job signed off correctly by taking that route.

But then... the only job I have managed to get so far in these down times has been certified by someone else. Not helping my case

Its a stupid loop. Why the heck did I do all this training & 20+ years on site? Apparently I am still not to be trusted.

Arrggh

If this is a new extension it only has to have the certificates issued,(by a competent person) it is already notified with the original building regs.

 

[Farmelectrics]

if you register with one of the bodies do you still have to do part p as well i thought once you paid your money to niceic etc that was it how much do you have to pay on top to become part p or am i missing something