Finishing other sparks work...

[Welshsparky]

Been to look at a job today , unfortunatly the sparks doing the job had passed away , consumer unit had been changed but no testing had been undertaken , customer has basically asked me to test electrics and certificate for building control , as this wasn't my installation would an EICR suffice? Also would building control expect me to notify ? Sorry if its sounds stupid I've never been in this situation before

 

[ExArmy]

check with building control, EICR will probably be ok.

 

[trev]

An EICR will usually do for LABC mate but a lot will depend on the circumstances and the inspector you're dealing with. I've heard in the past about un-notfied work being dealt with in this manner so I'm not sure if your scheme would have to be involved plus you don't notify EICRs anyway.
Best bet is to speak to the inspector concerned.

 

[ferg]

check with building control, EICR will probably be ok.

That's what I'd do in your position.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

check with building control, EICR will probably be ok.

why the hell wouldn`t it be?
if an insurance firm will accept it then who the hell are buildings control?

sick of this twaddle..
ex army: smarten up

 

[davethsparky]

Building control are the people who will issue the completion certificate for the works once they are satisfied all works have been carried out in accordance with building regs, and they generally have a better idea about the real world tan insurance companies do. Generally speaking they are sensible people who can be talked to and once the situation has been explained will be helpful. They are only human like the rest of us and if you talk to them sensibly you will get good sense form them.<br>

<br>Of course you do get the occasion mini-hitler mixed in with them!<br><br><br>