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  1. gazdkw82

    SWA building entry point

    got myself a new timber workshop. The previous workshop already had supply via SWA from house CU. Iv got new cu for the workshop and appropriate gland kit however I'm unsure what's best practice in terms of getting the SWA into the workshop. Is it just literally a case of drilling...
  2. N

    New Build

    Hi guys, This as probably been done over and over but, basically I work for a firm, I'm fully qualified nvq3 and have the 2391. A relative has asked to wire a new build, I'm not sure if the firm I work for will let me do it through them? Would I need to notify building control or would it be ok...
  3. P

    Fitting Sub Main in shop premises

    Hello, I have beens asked to do wiring in a new shop and there is a currently a consumer board supplying the building with all wires removed by another Electrician. I have been told that the owner of the building wants a sub main fitted with a meter to tell them what electricity is being...
    • peterl3986
    • Thread
    • building currently fitting main meter premises shop sub main
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Commercial Electrical Advice
  4. S

    Part p course

    Hi there I've just completed and passed the part p course receive my card and certificate do I need to register the certificate and card Kind regards Joe
    • Scania
    • Thread
    • building certification course limited napit part part p
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. markythesparky

    Swimming Pool Earthing

    Happy New Year guys! I have a situation at a pool installation. A pool is being built in a separate building from a house. It has (I have been told but not checked) a new three phase supply from the street going down the garden to the new pool building. The electrician has terminated...
  6. SparkyChick

    What is a 'dwelling'?

    Hi all, Sounds a simple enough question, but try as I might, I can't find a definition of what constitutes a 'dwelling' in the context of Part P. The obvious answer is, it's somewhere someone lives. Using that definition however, a hotel could be classed as a dwelling because sometimes people...
  7. G

    NAPIT demanding we reconcile all our MCS certs with building regs notifications back to 2010

    Has anyone else had this demand? NAPIT are now attempting to insist that we need to go through our records of hundreds of installs since 2010 and fully account for a 15% discrepency between the number of MCS certs issued and the number of building regulations notified via NAPIT. The vast...
  8. Soulsurfer

    Old building lighting issues!

    Basically been asked to look into a solution for a customers dwelling / dwellings where they have flats in the same building as they live. At present has old mostly 2 gang switching along ground hallway and up various stairways and between landings and these are junction box wired from two...
    • Soulsurfer
    • Thread
    • building issues lighting old switch switches wired wiring
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  9. D

    advice on building control

    My current predicament ATM. recently went self employed after being laid off. Not yet registered with anyone but looking into it. Mean while been asked for registration details by building control for a cert i issued!! Not sure how to get round it ATM other then tail between my legs and try and...
  10. N

    ELECSA Certification Scheme Certification without registering with NIC, ELECSA etc

    Hi guys, I'm a little confused as to how to go about providing certification for domestic. I always though you HAD to be registered with one of these 3rd party bodies like the NIC. But i've recently learned that you don't neccessarily have to be? Is that really true? Question 1: So if I...
  11. R

    Who can test?

    I am a qualified electrician to 2330 level 3, I also have the 17th edition qualification. But since qualifying about 5 years ago and through my apprenticeship I have worked in a industrial setting as electrical engineer. I am responsible for new instalations aswell as maintaining and repairing...
  12. T

    Paperwork for bathroom lights and sockets

    I hope this isn't off-topic here, but I wonder if anyone can help me with a quick question please? If an electrician adds additional lights or shaver socket to a bathroom, is there any paperwork I (the customer) should receive? And if so, should it come directly from the electrician, or via the...
  13. G

    Wiring holiday lodges

    I'm going to look at a job next week for wiring a couple of holiday lodges that are being shipped in a few weeks. The guy mentioned it gets split in half for transport purposes I've never done one before just wondering if anyone had and what's the best way to go about it
    • Glasgowsparky15
    • Thread
    • building holiday permanent wiring
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. Stuart Houghton

    EPC New Build

    I've just installed the modules on a new build, it will be some weeks away before I can install the inverter and commission the system. How does it work with regard to the EPC. Do I leave the system switched off and the builder ask the energy assessor to issue the EPC for the building and...
  15. mak

    NVQ Portfolio

    Hello. Can someone tell me where can I download paperwork you need to start gathering your portfolio, all I want is to see what I'm up against. I'm looking for the 2365 one. If someone has the pdf file or a link to it that would be appreciated. Thanks. I found one file but it says it is...
    • mak
    • Thread
    • building documents electrical nvq nvq portfolio services training
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. G

    Which certificate for domestic fire alarm

    Hi all, I have been asked to issue a certificate for 2 smoke alarms and a heat alarm that are connected via wireless bases (brk 700 series) which have already been installed by the client. I have never done this before but need to do so for building control as doors have been removed, hence...
  17. L

    Temporary Power from Generator on an out building?

    Hi Guys, I've got a question which I think the answer would be "Yes its ok" but I'm just after a second opinion and think some of you folks might have had experience with this type of set up (I haven't). I've just wired a new out building which is going to be used as a sort of after school /...
  18. Clinton Weedon

    Hi all, question about notfiable work as I'm qualified but not registered yet?

    Hi guys, so any (quick) advise on this will be appreciated, I've got my part P, 17th and 94/95 qualifications however I'm not registered yet. So how do I go about issuing Certs and who should I contact to notify my work? I'm in London..
    • Clinton Weedon
    • Thread
    • building certification electrical work notification qualified question registered schemes stroma work
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. I

    Who regularly uses an Infrared camera on electrical and building surveys to detect problems?

    Would be interested to find out how wide spread the use of Infrared cameras is in the industrial and commercial sector
    • IR Ian
    • Thread
    • building camera control electrical problems useful using
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. Lou

    Kevin Black Electrical Contractor

    Experienced electrical contractors in Monifieth, Dundee Established for more than 6 years, Kevin Black Electrical Contractor is a local firm, providing first class electrical services to Dundee and the surrounding areas. Our team of qualified electricians have more than 30 years of experience...
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