UK What certificate does my garage need?

plumdogg · Feb 29, 2020

I've added some extra circuits to my garage fuse board and I've tested it etc. and filled in a schedule of test results. Is that all that is needed? or do I need to treat it like a full installation and fill out the generic 7 page certificate, treating the supply from the house as the "mains" and then the garage is installation being certified?

I'm slowly getting back into my domestic work having been in electrical maintenance for the past 7 years so please go easy on my lack of confidence with certification....

Fitzy · Mar 1, 2020

plumdogg said:
Yes that is true and i'm planning on becoming NICEIC domestic installer in the not to distant future so will make sure its handled properly at the relevant time. Like I said, I've been stuck in electrical maintenance for the past 7 years and I'm slowly building up my domestic knowledge again so have made a start in my own garage. I want to fill out a certificate as an exercise really so if you would be so kind as to help with my questions then it would be appreciated.

Technically, you need to notify the works within 30 days of completion of the said works.

Midwest · Mar 1, 2020

Fitzy said:
Technically, you need to notify the works within 30 days of completion of the said works.

And when is completion. I've yet to still to start my man cave; God knows when I'll complete it.!

Dustydazzler · Mar 1, 2020

Midwest said:
And when is completion. I've yet to still to start my man cave; God knows when I'll complete it.!

Just leave one of the face plate screws at the wrong angle and the job is not complete yet...

Markyd · Mar 2, 2020

Not really a good start to you becoming a Domestic Installer if your not going to do things to regs

Taylortwocities · Mar 2, 2020

Markyd said:
Not really a good start to you becoming a Domestic Installer if your not going to do things to regs

To be fair to the OP he has stated

plumdogg said:
i'm planning on becoming NICEIC domestic installer in the not to distant future so will make sure its handled properly at the relevant time.

So, he has to provide at least one installation as part of his elevation to DI. Like many, he has to sit on one for a while and notify proper once you are in the club. I’m happy with that approach.