PIR on local library

[Limbo76]

A bit of legal assistance required.
A local community group has recently purchased the library on our estate after the council closed it down. Before they re-open it, they need to carry out some minor maintenance jobs, one of which is an inspection and test of the electrical system. I have offered my services FOC (doing my bit for the community!) but I'm not sure about the legalities of signing off a PIR, as I'm not a member of a scam. I have BS7671 (17th) and BS2391 and have even signed off my extension recently (although the BCO didn't ask to see my paperwork!).
My question is : do I need to be a member of a scam to sign off a PIR, or would that only be the case if I did any remedial work?
Thanks

 

[Guest55]

you dont need to be in a scheme to carry out any inspection report , nor any following repairs , although some authorites / insurance companies may prefer it.
being competent to do the job is all that is legally required.

very commendable for helping your community for free , good man.

 

[ipf]

If you are qualified and feel you are competent and have the experience to carry out an EICR on the premises, go ahead. Depends what requirements are asked for, I suppose. If you start doing work on the place insurance, etc, may come into play.
The basic reason for being a member, besides a bit of clout, is for supplying part P, but that's only for domestic work.

PS a bit slower than biff :wink5:

 

[Limbo76]

Thanks for that biff55, I'll tell them to check with their insurance company first.
I'm just glad I can help them out, they've done a terrific job.

 

[Limbo76]

Thanks ipf :wink5:. I'll have a chat with them this week, as I'm sure they'll have plans for modernisation/reorganisation which will involve some electric work. They're going to have to see what their insurance company's requirements are I guess.

 

[pete555]

A bit of legal assistance required.
A local community group has recently purchased the library on our estate after the council closed it down. Before they re-open it, they need to carry out some minor maintenance jobs, one of which is an inspection and test of the electrical system. I have offered my services FOC (doing my bit for the community!) but I'm not sure about the legalities of signing off a PIR, as I'm not a member of a scam. I have BS7671 (17th) and BS2391 and have even signed off my extension recently (although the BCO didn't ask to see my paperwork!).
My question is : do I need to be a member of a scam to sign off a PIR, or would that only be the case if I did any remedial work?
Thanks

for gods sake it,s been a EICR for long enough can we call it by its proper name