Thank You Mr. Wetpants, You Inconsiderate Imbecile

[JK-Electrical]

I've seen some really bad plumbing installations over the years, but this one really takes the biscuit. I went to do an EICR yesterday afternoon, but had to abandon the job as I was unable to gain access to the main switch, or even remove the cover from the board. Completely unacceptable. GRRRRRRRRRRR.

I'm wondering if any gas regulations have been breached here. I'm also wondering if wetpants has to issue a certificate when he does boiler installations. The homeowner says she wasn't given a certificate for the work. She is hopping mad and will be speaking with her solicitor first thing tomorrow.

 

[Squid]

pu't the'm wher'e yo'uli'ke . as'k me if i'''m both'ered.

Unwraps the tallow........

 

[Last plumber]

Brain Donor!

 

[Squid]

The problem with boilers that in this day and age they are restricted as to where they can be located.

Quote for a CSU relocation once signed off take the casing off the boiler relocate CSU casing back on complete EICR and present customer with the bill.

The only thing missing from this thread is the pouting Daily Mail style selfie with your pumped up moobs the focus of attention ;o)))))))

 

[JK-Electrical]

You should issue the basic EICR as unsatisfactory ......recording that the position of the new gas boiler prevents access to the main switch , some MCBs and removal of the cu cover.

Didn't you look at the installation prior to agreeing to do the work?

Since the property is about to be rented-out a satisfactory EICR will ultimately be required. So either the boiler will have to be repositioned, or a consumer unit upgrade will be needed. I reckon the latter course of action would be the cheaper option. I'll hang fire until after the customer has spoken with her solicitor and take it from there.

I didn't look at the installation prior to agreeing to carry-out an EICR as I have a fixed-tariff for doing EICRs. I charge by the number of rooms and outbuildings there are rather than by the circuit. Ergo there is no need for me to arrange a site visit prior to carrying-out an EICR.

 

[Squid]

So, its a rental the customer needs the paperwork without it he can't rent it out and every month it costs him money, hmmmmmm..... kerching!!!!!

 

[Octopus]

Since the property is about to be rented-out a satisfactory EICR will ultimately be required. So either the boiler will have to be repositioned, or a consumer unit upgrade will be needed. I reckon the latter course of action would be the cheaper option. I'll hang fire until after the customer has spoken with her solicitor and take it from there.

I didn't look at the installation prior to agreeing to carry-out an EICR as I have a fixed-tariff for doing EICRs. I charge by the number of rooms and outbuildings there are rather than by the circuit. Ergo there is no need for me to arrange a site visit prior to carrying-out an EICR.

as far as I'm aware there is no requirement for a property to have a satisfactory EICR . Desirable yes, legal requirement no.

 

[123]

as far as I'm aware there is no requirement for a property to have a satisfactory EICR . Desirable yes, legal requirement no.

There is for private rentals in Scotland afaik

 

[Octopus]

There is for private rentals in Scotland afaik

Apologies, yes I should have stated in England and Wales.

And as for Scotland, mandatory checks will ultimately devalue such checks.

 

[MJPD29]

No doubt the plumber will say 'the boiler was there first like the usual intelligent plumbers

 

[ruston]

No doubt the plumber will say 'the boiler was there first like the usual intelligent plumbers

In this case he would have to be a magician or a gynaecologist.

 

[Wilko]

Nice hole in the front of that CU as well.. For air ventilation I bet...

It's for water cooling and fire suppression

 

[JK-Electrical]

No doubt the plumber will say 'the boiler was there first like the usual intelligent plumbers

He would expose himself as a bare-faced liar if he were to do so as it is very easily proven that the boiler was originally located in the kitchen when the house built (1979), but was subsequently moved to the under stair cupboard when the kitchen was refurbished three years ago.

 

[MJPD29]

I was only jo

He would expose himself as a bare-faced liar if he were to do so as it is very easily proven that the boiler was originally located in the kitchen when the house built (1979), but was subsequently moved to the under stair cupboard when the kitchen was refurbished three years ago.

I was only joking! If he did lie it's be funny

 

[Wilko]

May not be the case here, but it does surprise me the number of folks who will do something that is obviously wrong "cause the boss said so" or some such.

 

[static zap]

Tight wad landlords , (and fartherless-lies )
The rules are for safety .... common sense would have gone out of the window ..but there must not be an openable one too nearby a boiler !