What would u do???

[ukpablo]

ok, got a call today, guy has had his small farmhouse renovated, rewire etc. the sparky firm has gone pop in current climate so needs a test so he can get building insurance. I explained that i would need to look at property to make evaluation.

so, i dont want to turn down work, but im aware that any tests carried out would have implications, ie, it would be a visual and test basis only according to results etc.

so what should i do?????

any guidance would be appreciated as this is a first for me, ie i know that i cannot account for zoneing of cables etc, but is this not the same when doing a basic CU change???

 

[DurhamSparky]

Carry out a PIR

 

[rocker]

Yep, PIR

 

[ukpablo]

cheers durham, rocker, i usually dont get involved with these as they can bite u in the ---, however in this current climate eh!

 

[mickytuff]

I would be very wary, the company going bump just at the time of certyfying their work, gud timing not-personally i would test the installation but dig deeper on the visual side of things, price accordingly for this and the rest is history.I would definatly make a note on the cert that you didnt carry out the installation work, nor did you inspect it at 1st fix stage either, basically to cover yourself.Hope this helps bud.....

 

[DurhamSparky]

well...! yeah i know what you mean! p.s i been known to sign part p off for the right amount of money (after a check obviously)

 

[nickblake]

Exactly as duram has said , only way round it realy , unless you are carrying out any other works for him and install another circuit or carry out works that require an EIC then what i would do is a complete test of the installation and notify the works ,then youve covered all aspectes but the easiest is a PIR , the other thing is it could be works that have been carried out by an unregestered spark or even not a spark and the need a cert for it not saying it is but could be a possability , seen it before

 

[ukpablo]

cheers fellas

 

[Paul.M]

cheers fellas

You forgot to mention a very important issue, charge an extra 20% for the extra inspection of other peoples work and the notes that you have to do on the PIR cert

 

[ukpablo]

after milwall kens other post of being on here too much, i have to say that i really appreciate everybodys input when i pose a question!!!!!!!!..........like i said, thanks again!

 

[millwall ken]

Carry out a PIR

Yep, Durham's right, carry out a PIR and note EVERYTHING.