What tests do you carry out for a Minor Works Certificate

[Midwest]

I've been reading here & elsewhere about issuing a MWC for accessory replacements, and the merits of. Me personally I agree with issuing a MWC for a like for like replacement of a socket outlet for example.However, my MWC requires results for essential tests:

1) R1+R2 or R2. 2) Insulation Resistance. 3) Polarity. 4) Zs. 5) RCD if applicable. I have an NICEIC 2392 learning guide, which suggests the essential tests are 3, 4 & 5 (5 if applicable) and if reasonably practicable 1 &2. BS7671 only refers to results of tests, as suggested in the model form App.6,unless someone can advise me otherwise.

What tests would you carry out for a replacement socket or something similar? In my mind carrying out tests 1 & 2, require disconnection & disruptionin within the CU, which seems disproportionate to replacing a socket outlet?

 

[Octopus]

Accessory change - NO CERT, note Zs on invoice

 

[marcusone]

On accessory changes I just do. Zs and RCD tests if necessary and record them on the invoice.

 

[Guest55]

i dont bother with paperwork of any sort for cash jobs below £50-60
saying that , i am completely bent though.
;-)

 

[Amp David]

I don't bother with paperwork for jobs below £500-600

 

[Guest55]

I don't bother with paperwork for jobs below £500-600

i want £200 cash in 24hrs or HMRC gets to see that post.........

 

[Amp David]

Whos HMRC, a new mod of something?

Will he know how to change my profile pic a let me back in the arms?

 

[MDJ]

I always meggar circuits with 500 volts and then do a continuity test before even considering energising, then the usual RCD tests and ZS as standard, I mean, who wouldn't?

 

[Amp David]

You would, but will always do my continuity first

 

[Midwest]

Ring Final Continuity test for one socket replacement? Would you do that at the CU or at the socket.

 

[Guest55]

do end to end continuity tests for L , N & E at the CU if you wish.

but to be honest i'd be loath to even do that with just an accessory swop.

to be more honest i definately wouldnt bother doing more than a Zs.