Should I carry out EICR the change DB

[chris day]

hello guys

Just want some advice as a landlord has sent me some pictures and the board defiantly needs changing and they want an EICR.

Am I overdoing it by carrying out an EICR with a fuse board to be changed which will get an install certificate or am I just sensible to carry out the EICR and have a board change as part of the repairs?

I only ask because they will get an install cert which could override the EICR once I change the board although an EICR is more sensible because I won't have any supprises once i change the board (should not).

 

[telectrix]

personally i'd do a few tests first any way to make sure there's no surprises once RCD/s are fitted. also check and test earthing/bonding. then do the necessary and issue EIC. ( unless the landlord specifically requests EICR/landlord's safety cert.).

 

[Octopus]

In such cases , and if I'm happy to go ahead with the change I do the EIC for the cu change then my software allows me to create the EICR and do the additional comments etc

So it's more time and money for the client, but less than 2 separate jobs.

 

[westward10]

The landlord is currently asking you to do an EICR and as of yet not change the board, you are deciding a board change from some pictures is this correct?

 

[telectrix]

well, we bombed V1 rocket sites based on photos.

 

[westward10]

The landlord has asked for an EICR not a board change. Do the inspection and test, submit the Report and if they require remedial works then provide a quote.

 

[Octopus]

How ever you do it you will still need at least 2 certificates.....

An EIC does not over ride an EICR imho

 

[westward10]

No but I suspect a board change is the last thing on the landlords mind. One Report, one Certificate

 

[ruston]

Would you like to share the pictures with us.

 

[Strima]

well, we bombed V1 rocket sites based on photos.

We invaded Iraq on even less...

 

[ruston]

We invaded Iraq on even less...

And look at the bother that caused lol. At least we knew the V1 existed .

 

[Pete999]

well, we bombed V1 rocket sites based on photos.

We also invaded Iraq without any evidence, or false evidence.

 

[westward10]

Enough of this...

 

[westward10]

If you want to debate the whys and what fors of war start another bl***dy thread and don't side track this one.

 

[Octopus]

hello guys

Just want some advice as a landlord has sent me some pictures and the board defiantly needs changing and they want an EICR.

Am I overdoing it by carrying out an EICR with a fuse board to be changed which will get an install certificate or am I just sensible to carry out the EICR and have a board change as part of the repairs?

I only ask because they will get an install cert which could override the EICR once I change the board although an EICR is more sensible because I won't have any supprises once i change the board (should not).

The OP does suggest that a CU change will be part of the job ....

so its an EICR and a EIC ........ and depending on how you approach it, maybe another EICR..............