premises

Recent contents Top users
  1. B

    EICR in a commercial premises, no RCD protection

    we are currently completing an EICR on a currently redundant ambulance station soon to be re-opened. The budget for the works is very tight after reading the scope, the PC for the job has said if items do not need upgrading then do not do them. the scope stats the consumer units should be...
  2. A

    Earthing systems with agricultural premises

    Hello all I've just been recently asked to do some remedial work in a farm for insurance. The supply is 3 phase and the existing earthing system is TNC S and I am going to convert this to a TT system which is in a cattle shed. From the main consumer unit I intend to resupply a consumer unit in...
  3. A

    Testing single phase and three phase

    Hi to the forum This is my first post on here; I am a semi-retired (due to my knees being knacked.) Worked most of my 40 years on the domestic side ie rewires, kitchens, central heating etc not a lot on three phase. Been asked now by a mate to upgrade electrics in a shop premises, the upgrade...
    • Alshaw
    • Thread
    • machine meter phase premises single single phase testing three three phase
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. S

    Distribution Board in Commercial premises

    Hi Before I start, just to let you know, I'm a H&S professional , who went for an interview/assessment yesterday. I pointed out a distribution boards, on a busy commercial property which was hidden behind machinery & equipment. I have always been told, by maintenance, that there is a...
  5. tazz

    Aico Detection In Commercial Premises

    After working with electrical contractors for years, where we work together very well. The lastest trend seems to be lets fit Aico smoke detectors in commercial buildings and save some money. Aico are great detectors for you part P domestic premises but please guys use a BS5839 part 1 for you...
  6. W

    Condition report schedule for industrial premises

    Has anybody got a sample of, or whats different in an Industrial Condition report inspection schedule, as most samples I've seen are suitable for premises upto 100A supply.
  7. A

    Typical Max. demand for a medium commercial premises?

    I'm doing my 2396 design project, and would like some clues about typical commercial installations, and their maximum demand and incomers. Its a large Argos style shop, I've got the max. demand at 500Amps, that could probably come down to around 400 or so with diversity, that'd give me a TP-N...
  8. S

    Annual smoke detector testing in HMO's

    Hi all, this is my first post on this forum so be gentle :) I've been asked by the landlord of an HMO to complete an EICR on one of his properties containing 2 x 1 bedroom flats. This is fairly straightforward. However, he also wants me to provide a certificate for the correct functioning...
  9. SolarCity

    CRC energy efficiency scheme

    Has anyone had any experience of this scheme and considered how it affects the PV industry? My understanding is that companies will have to pay £12 for every tonne of CO2 that they use. It seems to me that this is not a fat lot at all and largely insignificant if you were factor it in to...
  10. A

    EICR Pricing for Small Commercial Premises

    Hello Fellow Sparks Just trying to sort out a price list for one of my clients who wants all of hes 12 cafes around London tested this year. I was just wondering if anyone thinks that I am doing it too cheap or too expensive or if I am missing something Electrical Installation ConditionReport...
  11. M

    Legal/competent installations in small commercial premises

    Hi all, hoping someone could advise me on. Im a sole trader domestic installer with Elecsa. I am being increasingly asked to to installations in small commercial premises like hair dressers, small retail shops and cafes but have been declining the work as I assumed I wouldnt be covered. Am I...
    • mbow
    • Thread
    • aus commercial competent cps installation installations person premises scheme small
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  12. D

    Solar pv and moving house

    Can anyone confirm this If you install a pv system on your house and upticks to pastures new You decide to take your beloved panels with you and reconnect, would you Get paid on the fits ...
  13. S

    is a requirement for a periodic inspection ever statutory?

    i know that you're supposed to get a periodic inspection done if there is a change of use or owner of a premises. but under what regulation is that and is it ever required by law? just something that i started thinking about after talking to a new shop owner about how awful the electrics were...
  14. M

    Smoke detection in domestic premises, Is there a wireless device???????

    Hi, I am currently pricing a job and the drawings specify 5 smoke detectors throughout the premises. I have priced to interlink the detectors together on its own circuit using a three core and earth between each unit. The customer is asking whether there is such a thing as wirless smoke...
    • mgnelec09
    • Thread
    • aus bases detection detectors device domestic premises roman smoke times wireless
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Australia
  15. M

    burglar alarm commercial premises

    Been to look at job for commercial premises and have been asked to price for a burglar alarm installation for buildings insurance purposes. My query is how do i certify this or do i have to turn it down as not nsi registered etc
  16. C

    Periodic Inspection in Commercial Premises - What to Charge

    What do people normally charge for periodics in commercial buildings? Day rate or circuit? I've got a 33 circuit install to test and not sure best way to price it?
    • Coliniho
    • Thread
    • charge commercial inspection periodic premises
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Business Related
  17. E

    OSG pg 160.Cooker circuits in household and similiar premises. 8.4

    Hi all with respect to the above ref from the 17th OSG. Could someone explain how "a 30 or 32 A circuit is usually appropiate for household or similiar cookers of rating up to 15kW". is the key in the words " rating of 15kW" , in that its not a 15kW load?? using i=p/v amps would be around...
  18. G

    lights in commercial premises

    Looking for some advice. I have been asked to instal some spotlights in a fish and chip restaurant. I wouldn't normally touch anything commercial as I am a humble Domestic Installer but I have done some work for the customer before and she asked me to do this. What she wants is a rail with some...
    • Gerry24
    • Thread
    • aus commercial lighting lights premises
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
  19. W

    Firemans switch question???????

    hello all, Does a low voltage (band ii according to bs7671) sign on the exterior of a building need to have a firefighters switch? Come across a supply lately to an external sign for a taxi office that didnt have one. I always thought that signs outside needed one, but on reading the regs...
  20. C

    Commercial premises - most common earthing arrangement?

    Hi everyone I've just had to do a quick emergency repair in a commercial premises as I noticed earth wires hanging out of a junction box while I was in the roof on another job! It was a right bodge so I crimped all connections properly and tested in full. I want to write them a minor works...
    • cornburn
    • Thread
    • arrangement boards canada cheers commercial common earthing going premises supply
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Canada

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

Tags

advice aus cable circuit course earth electric electrical electrician hello led light lighting lights looking new please question rcd socket supply switch testing training wiring
This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by Untold Media. Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Tiling Tools for Beginners
Tile Forum
TilersForums.co.uk
Contractor Talk
British Standards in Tiling BS5389
Back
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker.

I've Disabled AdBlock