Qualifications

[TJ Anderson]

Re: inspection and testing

I bet yourve done the course, had your pants pulled down lol

No I have not actually , as I am not required to hold the qual. I do however keep myself upto date with building regulations.

 

[TJ Anderson]

Re: inspection and testing

Funny how nobody bats an eyelid when a herd of plumbers hack bloody great chunks out joists

But they are a sub-species. Lets be fair to them, it was good enough of them to actually show up, let alone do a compliant job!!

 

[ipf]

Re: inspection and testing

But they are a sub-species. Lets be fair to them, it was good enough of them to actually show up, let alone do a compliant job!!

True, a bit like the woodworm affect on joists...

 

[Engineer54]

Re: inspection and testing

No I have not actually , as I am not required to hold the qual. I do however keep myself upto date with building regulations.

Then you know full well there is NO Requirement for an electrician to hold this non electrical qualification. All you need to do is read the bloody thing as and when required.

More fool the site agent/clerk of works, if he is allowing non compliance work being carried out, be it the electricians or plumbers...

 

[R G]

Re: inspection and testing

Only last week , I came across a situation where I had to check up on building regs .

On a job at the moment rewiring a house , someone has installed a 6inch extractor fan in a kitchen , and a boiler flue was 650mm away from it on a horizontal level , I was aware that there needs to be a minimum distance , after looking in part F I managed to find the answer , that a minimum distance of 300mm applies as long as the fan has gravity shutters , now unless I wasn't aware of this or had an inkling of the requirements I would have carried on , I had to consider this as I am rewiring the house and that includes the supply to the fan..

 

[TJ Anderson]

Re: inspection and testing

Only last week , I came across a situation where I had to check up on building regs .

On a job at the moment rewiring a house , someone has installed a 6inch extractor fan in a kitchen , and a boiler flue was 650mm away from it on a horizontal level , I was aware that there needs to be a minimum distance , after looking in part F I managed to find the answer , that a minimum distance of 300mm applies as long as the fan has gravity shutters , now unless I wasn't aware of this or had an inkling of the requirements I would have carried on , I had to consider this as I am rewiring the house and that includes the supply to the fan..

My point exactly, you have made yourself aware of how your installation integrates with and complies to building regulations. Unfortunately many would not of and carried on regardless.

 

[TJ Anderson]

Re: inspection and testing

Then you know full well there is NO Requirement for an electrician to hold this non electrical qualification. All you need to do is read the bloody thing as and when required.

More fool the site agent/clerk of works, if he is allowing non compliance work being carried out, be it the electricians or plumbers...

I would have no problem if they made it compulsory. It is an issue than needs addressing for many.

 

[Engineer54]

Re: inspection and testing

I didn't think there was a requirement for any electrician to have any set of qualifications. Which is a shame. What is a good solid set of qualifications for one man is no more than an electricians mate for another.

What are you talking about?? There have Always been a minimum requirement of qualifications to be an electrician. Only NOW are you being saddled with those calling themselves electricians but in reality wouldn't even come close to being an electricians mate!!

 

[Sparky 63]

Re: inspection and testing

’ll give you my input. You’ll definitely not like this as I’m telling the unadulterated truth.

By asking the question proves you’re NOT competent to carry out an EICR. Tony -Thanks for your bluntness it really not appreciated - to all the other guys particiularly Engineer 54 many thanks for your inputs - its greatly valued
Cheers

 

[Des 56]

Re: inspection and testing

I would have no problem if they made it compulsory. It is an issue than needs addressing for many.

Really?Where is the evidence for such a claim if I may ask?

What needs addressing is the avalanche of vested interests who pluck these needless and worthless "qualification requirements" out of thin air

These vested interest meanwhile conveniently undermine essential core electrician qualifications requirements that sets the standard that an electrician should gain alongside any necessary practical experience

 

[123]

Re: inspection and testing

Funny how nobody bats an eyelid when a herd of plumbers hack bloody great chunks out joists

Also amazing how I've never heard of a floor or ceiling falling down because of them!

 

[123]

Re: inspection and testing

OP what is your HNC in? My wife has and HND and a Phd, I could download Part P and then she could have that as well. Her electrical knowledge isn't great, however.

 

[ipf]

Re: inspection and testing

Also amazing how I've never heard of a floor or ceiling falling down because of them!

I have.....some foreigners in a factory office unit chopped a piece of joist out to fit a downlighter.......then did it again about 5ft away.
A few years later someone stood on the piece between......not me, by the way.

 

[Pete999]

Re: inspection and testing

OP what is your HNC in? My wife has and HND and a Phd, I could download Part P and then she could have that as well. Her electrical knowledge isn't great, however.

I got a DCM once

 

[Sparky 63]

Re: inspection and testing

Whats a dcm mate