Commercial install

[kanda]

Im a Part -P, i have 17th and a 2391

i have been doing domestic installs etc, but i have been asked to do some work on a business premises,

i have to surface mount a double socket and connect to an existing ring main

and hang a new light fitting

this is all in the office of the business premises, will i be breaking the law doing this? can i give a minor works cert (non - Branded)

your advice would be much appreciated

Thanks in advance

 

[Simlec]

Are you for real!!!
you say you have 17th and a 2391 and you ask a question like that!
give me strength

 

[kanda]

Are you for real!!!
you say you have 17th and a 2391 and you ask a question like that!
give me strength

Yep thanks for that!

 

[Simlec]

"will i be breaking the law doing this?"

YES
You are not competent to carry out the work.
Is that a better answer for you!

 

[telectrix]

it may just be that the OP is unsure of any regulations outside of BS7671, e.g. a part p type legislation for commercial. if that's the case, then there ain't any. just as long as you're competent, have PL insurance, and can test and certify.

 

[infinity]

You certainly will not be breaking any law!

Treat it the same as any other job except you do not need to notify it just certificate.

 

[Simlec]

Yes lets paper over the crack's.

 

[Des 56]

Listen to the posts telling you that no law is being broken at your peril

Wormwood scrubs is bursting at the seams with domestic sparks who dared get their screwdrivers out in a Tesco's or Pineapple factory

You could wear a disguise,like say a bobble hat,then be ready to bolt when the electrical sharpshooters are in the area

 

[snowhead]

Part -P, I have 17th and a 2391

That's an extensive range of paperwork, should be more than enough to fit a new socket.

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[MDJ]

Im a Part -P, i have 17th and a 2391

The 2391 is a good qualification well done, out of interest and I am being friendly, have you got any actual qualifications to carry out works, not a part p or the 17th but proper qualifications, I am not familiar with the names today, it was 236 parts 1 and 2 and AM1 and AM2 in my day, someone else would know the equivilent today.

Mike

 

[Johnuk]

hey i got a question how much did u pay 4 the 3 exams?

 

[stef]

Come on, give him some credits: if he is talking about an office area or public access there may be some stupid OHS regulations in place how, when and where it should be done.

 

[Tesla1980]

Just having 17th edition (how to read a book) and 2391 testing and inspecting is not enough i would leave well alone mate you need City and Guilds, Eal, NVQ etc qualifications in Electrical Installation actual pieces of paper with your name on them and course title apprentice route or college route takes years of long hard study you dont just jump straight in at the deep end. Good luck mate but i would leave alone