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  1. Spunkywads26

    Minor Works Cert & Bonding

    Hi All, me again. I quoted a small job in a landlords house. The CU is located in a cupboard under the staircase and has rammed with the tenants rubbish. I asked the landlord what type of CU was in there and he told me it was replaced 2 years ago for an RCD board. I moved abit of stuff and...
  2. ipd1961

    Meter Change, Minor Works Certificate required?

    I wonder if I can have any guidance on this issue. In a commercial building we look after they have the old type of meters to check the usage by the occupiers. We have been instructed to change them to a "Smart" type of meter which will be connected to our BMS to accurately record usage, peaks...
  3. M

    Certification. Minor works and EIC or one or the other

    I was talking to a fellow spark today and he said I have gone about this wrong. But I disagree so I would like your opinions. Been out to a property with and old rewirable fuse board. (I don't know what that's defined as). They had a spur out the back feeding a disconnected 2.5mm T&E feed in...
  4. R

    Minor Works cert

    Hi, I have been in discussion with a friend Regards minor works certs for a couple of jobs he did recently. 1. Move light (cable is not extended just moved 300mm using slack in loft) 2. Change single socket to a double socket. He has insisted he is not altering the circuit and that it is...
  5. P

    What electrical work am I allowed to do as an unqualified homeowner?

    Hi Guys, Hope this is in the correct section. I just recently discovered that I am technically not allowed to install an extractor fan despite being outside of the special zones and would need an electrician to fit so they test and issue certificates. Now I have found clear information on what...
  6. drzsta

    RCD needed With minor works?

    Hi, Just a few questions as I rarely do any domestic work. I'll be changing a few single sockets to doubles and also adding a few extras on the existing ring. Currently has no RCD protection and common sense suggest that because I'll be adding sockets I should add RCD protection? Downlights...
  7. uksparks

    Minor Predicament over RFC Length

    Hi, I have just started a new build today, its a large U shaped bungalow with vaulted ceilings etc. I have split the property down into a lot of circuits to help with things due to cable runs etc. I have just wired a section of it today, I was going to do it all in 4mm radials, but by the...
  8. FatAlan

    Fill me in please!

    What fillers do folks find easiest to use for filling in around minor works like chiselling into walls for back boxes etc?
  9. D

    Which certificate

    I've got a small office which was connected to a B32 MCB, inside the office it had a 2kW heater, 58W luminaire and 2 x double sockets. The sockets and heater have been removed, just leaving the 58W luminaire. Replacing the supply MCB from B32 to B6, would this warrant a minor works or would...
  10. S

    Which cert

    Spur to outdoor socket..I know it's notifiable but do I issue minor works .or full e.i.c.....I'm think minor w orks ??????
  11. N

    Who can issue a Minor Works cert?

    I have been through a time served electrical apprenticeship, achieved LV 3 2330, AM2, NVQ, and all other stuff to do with, 6 years ago. I do not not have test and inspect. I have always worked for large contracting companies, in the cushy side (maintenance) and have never had to supply certs for...
  12. Golden Graeme

    Minor works cert

    On the report is the earth fault loop impedance internal Zs or external Ze ?
  13. O

    Minor works certified with no RCD protection

    Hi all. Got a query could do with a bit of advice off other sparks who are qualified supervisors. i am working for a company that is registered with the NICEIC. We are currently have a contract doing ecrs to properties as requested by client and then after that the properties are having boiler...
  14. C

    Minor Works Certificates

    Hi, The NICEIC just told me I should not be issuing Minor Works Certificates for work carried out by the house owner but inspected and tested by me (NICEIC registered). I'm a bit surprised. So is that right no-one is allowed to run their own cables and connect their own sockets without...
  15. G

    legal requirements

    Hi wanting advice on what I can legally carry out electrical with my qualification , I have my 2330 level 1.2.3 , and my 17th edition level 3 BS7671. I know I can't self certify ,just would like some clarity on what I can legal do , I'm doing minor works like installing new light fittings and...
  16. hwads

    Is it Minor works cert?

    Hi, Im a registered Kitchen fitter for a well known and respected company and therefore all trades I use also have to have all relevant papers (gas safe, part p etc) I started a kitchen and arranged for my spaks to turn up at the point I needed him, all he needed to do is plug in the appliances...
  17. T

    Filling out a minor works N-E Fault

    Hi so whats the best way to go about this? Added 3 lighting points to an existing lighting circuit, the fuseboards old with no rcd. Upon completion of testing , all tests okay apart from N-E on insulation test. My additional wiring tests okay on everything but the existing circuit contains...
  18. E

    Minor Works - Extent

    Hi, I got geared up for testing and inspection via my owm limited company last year but haven't got it up and going (and doubt that I will to be honest). I've just been round to sign off a mates garage conversion on pretty much a favour basis and so have a couple of questions: The extent of...
  19. M

    Minor cert help

    Im new to inspection and testing. Sorry if i sound lost. Basicly came to a job an electrician has done. Hes installed sockets in the bedroom and sockets in the new extention coming of the same circuit Would i note this on 1 minor works as bedroom/extention sockets and use the highest zs from...
  20. D

    minor works high Zs Values

    test, cant seem to post????

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