Hi all.
Sorry if this topic has already been covered, but I’m far from tech savvy and haven’t got much of an idea how to navigate this forum.
I’m wondering if anyone can advise me on what I can and can’t certify, and how I go about doing so?
This area wasn’t covered greatly during my time in...
What certification do I need when replacing a consumer unit ?
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I am semi retired (electrician) and work for a company as the maintenance man which rents out flats as serviced accommodation, we are currently in the process of having the flats (25 of them) tested (fixed...
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I have added an extra smoke alarm to an extension that I have just finished. I have been asked to provide a fire alarm certficate. I am a assuming it is the modification certificate. However when I look at the NIC certs it states that this is for grade A Systems. Mine is a...
I’d like your opinions on a scenario I’ve come across. A certificate was produced which contained errors and while there were still faults on the installation. This was corrected, but some time later further faults became apparent. What should I do?
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I’m a retired...
Hi there hope someone can help . what certificates I should be issuing if any for the following remedial works to a unsatisfactory EICR on a rental property : 1/ installing RCBO devices to replace MCBs to lighting circuits .
2/ changing a single socket outlet on an immersion circuit to a 20A...
At nearly 42 I’ve finally had enough of a very frustratin admin job in the NHS and decided that I should concentrate on gaining a useful trade qualification...
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I’ve some extensive experience of electrical repair and installation work which where necessary I’ve had certificated, most recently a...
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Hello - a light switch in my communal hallway has died and the rose is in need of replacement too. I have permission from the freeholder to do said works however was wondering if I need a qualified electrician (NICEIC) to do said works or can I do it myself - I've done many such jobs before and...
Hi, i'm looking for peoples opinions on certification software that ideally runs smooth on a iPad and can be used offline.
I'm currently using the NICEIC website for certificates but would rather do them on-site
Thanks Sam
Hi. Can anyone help me out in understanding Part P and notifiable work in a Domestic dwelling. I am a recently retired electrician and I now want to carry out electrical work in my own home and also for my family, friends and neighbour's. If I undertake and pass C & G 2393-10 and I am in receipt...
In addition to the 4 main, well known competent persons schemes (NICEIC, ELECSA, NAPIT and STROMA), there is apparently another, lesser known option: You can (allegedly) register with Blue Flame Certification and notify all your notifiables through them. I attempted to register with them...
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I am looking for some advice. I am looking to become certified to install consumption measuring devices in small businesses. I have many years of expereince on basic single phase supplies includiing consumer units etc, assisting my father's company when he's snowed under but never...
Hi People,
So at the moment I use the Elecsa certification software, on the Niceic/Elecsa/certsure website to complete my certificates, easy enough.
But can't access it offline and fill in the forms while on a job, (well I must admit I've never tried but without internet don't think I can?)...
Hello, I just had my house reqwired by a local company, which did include an actual electrician. They said they would give me the Part P etc. paperwork after I paid for it, which I have. but, it was a couple of months ago now, and they always give excuses about being too busy, out fo the...
Am I right in thinking that when filling in an installation test sheet for a sub board that is fed from an mcb in another its that mcb rating i put in the supply characteristics and do another sheet for the supply board with the intake fuse for that supply characteristic? Thanks
We're primarily an Ev charger installer and although this is going well it does leave us exposed if there is a downturn in the car market. For example right now there are supply issues which are slowing car sales and this has a knock-on effect on us.
We're going to change the business to...
Hi hope someone can help , I did my 2360 parts 1&2 between 1998 & 2001
I have the following part 1 units
Electrical installation theory part 1 assignments- pass
Electrical installation theory part 1basic installation practices and technology pass
Associated electronics technology - pass
I...
A charity I assist requires an inspection, test and certification of the fixed wiring in its recently refurbished premises on the old Alconbury Airfield site in Huntingdonshire.
There is a new 3 phase main switch and distribution board into which mostly existing circuits have been connected, and...
I need to run gas and electric in underground duct in garden. This is not the supply side, it is the customer side.
Wetpants says his regs say "should be 25mm apart for maintenance" I would argue "should" is not "must". Also it mentions for maintenance. You can't maintain a cable 2ft under in...
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