who can certify?

[dazza69]

I agree with everthing so far. I've come across this myself a number af times and have refused to certify the installation but this guy is in a sticky position! What about this, tell me if it's an option. AJ16 gets a spark out to test the installation and fill out an EIC but NOT sign it, he himself signs the cert and then gets Building control out to inspect the paper work and sign it off. I understand that this would mean paying out twice but is it possible?

 

[Shakey]

I agree with everthing so far. I've come across this myself a number af times and have refused to certify the installation but this guy is in a sticky position! What about this, tell me if it's an option. AJ16 gets a spark out to test the installation and fill out an EIC but NOT sign it, he himself signs the cert and then gets Building control out to inspect the paper work and sign it off. I understand that this would mean paying out twice but is it possible?

Dazza, everythings possible! Though about this myself. So lets say the guy who's property it is signs the EIC as the designer and installer. Now if he called ME out to test, i would check the EIC has been signed (and lets be honest, when do you check the credentials of the guy signing?????), i would then thoroughly inspect and test and sign off the wotk that i had done (ie the inspect and test)

There would now be a fully completed EIC. I would not be liable for hidden mistakes because i am only inspecting and testing. The householder takes responsibility for the installation work, which, quite frankly, is his choice.

I did a PIR a while ago. I KNOW the guy had changed the CU himself, and done some refurb work and i'm pretty sure he wouldnt know Part P from a garden pea, so i am almost certain he didnt involve the LABC. Did i care ? Of course not - because i was only commenting on the installation as I found it - not on what was done to get it to that point!

there's more than one way to skin a cat

(who actually skins cats? and why would they need multiple methods anyway???)

 

[Bane]

I understand all your posts about testing etc, but what about for this one off sitution this person is in. Its not his fault, list what you think he should do.

Knock him out?