Hi,
Private landlord here.
Like seemingly a lot of people. I thought electricians had to be registered with NICEIC or NAPIT in order to carry out an EICR test on a property. Except actually I've just learned they dont actually have to be. (thats correct right?).
However, if they then say the...
NAPIT OR NIC?!
Hello guys, wondering if some of you could help. Recently became self employed so have never had to register with a assessment body to be an electrician to sign off my own work.
I am looking to become a domestic installer with either of the two. Just wanted to see what was best...
Hi all. My first niceic assesment for joining is coming soon. I want to show my friends house where I installed new fuse board and installed new smoke alarm circuit. My question is what should I fill in sesign and construction section? should I leave it blank?
The house have no cooker or...
I'm sorry if this has been asked before but I am losing the will to live and would very much appreciate any help anyone can give.
I am a qualified electrician who has undertaken a full apprenticeship. I will list my qualifications a little later on in the post.
I have Worked my entire working...
Has anyone been experiencing problems getting contact with Niceic? I've been registered domestic installer for 12 years but now.......
the help line don't get back to me for days.
I've had no assessment for 18 months but they continue to take my money.
applied to join the PRS scheme online...
Hi,
I am 32 years old and I currently have a boring office job.
I have years of experience working alongside electricians, helping with the installation of Solar PV, alarm systems, CCTV and domestic wiring.
I am considering becoming an electrician myself and ideally I would want to be a self...
Hi all, sitting here losing the will to live waiting for pages to load on niceiconline.com just wondering if it is just me, was also so bad thus morning that I had to give up. Thanks
Just wondering if anyone has had their yearly visit from the NICEIC recently?
Think our last one was in December 2019 and haven't heard from them since. Assuming they've postponed some due to Covid but could be wrong.
Thanks.
Hi all,
i was thinking about joining a scheme to be able to sign off my own work and be able to take on more work.
I've been working for a company for a few years now and doin all kinds of work in under their banner but want to start doing my own side jobs like board changes etc but need to...
NICEIC REPORT - feedback on remedial works costs
Hi all - I had an test done in advance of selling my 3 bed semi. The test report has four C2, nine C3 and two F1s.
I wanted to get your expert and unbiased feedback on these observations to help make sure I do the right remedial works - as well...
Hi,
looking for some advise please.
Ive applied for NICEIC registration and I’m awaiting my assessment, my problem is that I’ve been advise by the NICEIC that the assessor will need to see 3 jobs on the visit and the certification needs to be in my company name. As any domestic work needs to...
I have done Niceic test at my Flat as insurance company required. It failed first so I got quote for fixing things in order to pass and I just accepted the quote and go ahead with the job to pass it.
After that, I found that 2 bed rooms sockets are linked to breaker (B6) for Lights , as that...
I have just booked my first NICEIC assessment for the domestic installer scheme. On the telephone I was told that I needed to have an additional assessment plan due to not holding a "full craft qualification" (NVQ Level 3). I was told that this would include some extra questions and the...
I’ve just had an NICEIC assessment and he’s picked me up on a lazy spa being connected to an outside socket. The lazy spa comes with a 10mA PRCD, he said I should treat it as a bathroom special location. Surely an outside socket in as outside socket and it’s not up to me what a customer plugs...
Hi All,
I’ve just joined and thought I would throw this out there. I have got my initial sign off (I hope) with the NIC’ next week.
Any advise or tips? What can I expect? Most concerned about the questions they might throw at you and what you have to do to fail.
Wondering why they isn’t a Zs box to fill in,& if Connected to origin do not fill in box.
Also altered the Rcd times,now just entering the x5 trip time.
Why is there no N-E insulation reading ,& a L-L entry,which I would take to be L-N.
Just pondering these thoughts,will phone helpline next...
Hi everyone first time asking on this so sorry if it’s been asked before. I’ve been asked to carry out a rewire in a private house and I’ve recently started my own company so I’m not registered with NICEIC or SELECT as I’m in Scotland. I’ve read conflicting reports that I can and can’t provide...
Hi there,
I’m a confused landlord after a bit of advice please... I had my property renovated including electric 6 years ago. The RCD operating time for lights was tested at 16.4ms back then. Another electrician (arranges by the letting agent) has just completed the updated EICR and failed the...
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