Shower Circuit Replacement Question

[jibjob]

Hi all,

Just a quickie. I'd appreciate verification regarding a like for like shower circuit replacement. Started job today going back on Monday to finish off and test. I started filling in a Minor Works (address, job details etc) but have since had second thoughts. As it's a special location regardless of whether it's a replacement I'm thinking it should actually be full domestic cert. That's right innit?

 

[Mark.W]

An EIC is only for new circuits, as you are replacing the shower like for like and not actually touching the wiring it is a Minor Works, however because it is in a special location it is notifyable.

 

[jibjob]

I think you mis-read, it's a circuit replacement, new cable for old.

 

[sparks1234]

Thats a new circuit then, EIC

 

[Mark.W]

Yeah soz it's been a long week. Yeah use an EIC!

 

[jibjob]

Nice one, many thanks (pain in arse actually, flippin paperwork!!)

 

[andekoch]

I agree it is an EIC, only because of the location. the circuit is however not a new one it is only a replaced like for like. Some would argue that you done need an EIC as it is like for like.

 

[jibjob]

Exactly my reason for posting in the first place, it's good to get other peoples opinions/interpretations but at the end of the day you want to be sure you're doing the job right with the relevant paper work etc, it can be a bit of a minefield out there.

 

[electricAl]

Hate to throw a spanner in the ring & all that, but for the sake of accuracy here, that its a Special Location has no bearing on whether an EIC or Minor Works Cert is appropriate. That the work is in a Special Location would impact on whether it requires notification or not, but not on the type of Installation Cert

Yes, some would argue that as you`ve not provided a new circuit as such, it only warrants a MEIWC & no notification, but only if you`d replaced the cable due to damage etc & it not altered it`s route or ccc. Fair play to the OP for not argueing & doing the job properly with an EIC.