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Dear all,
How much experience do you think you need to do an EICR 1. Domestically and 2. Commercially.
I have been told that some Competent Person Schemes will insist on previous experience others will not.
Given what you are assessing and the potential risk/insurance implications do you think that completing the 17th Ed alone is good enough, or should you have the 2391 (or equivalent) or should you also have x years experience?
We live and operate in changing times. Years ago the PIR was done by experienced electricians but now you can do these straight from college (and I guess following a four/six week career changing course - yes I am referring to the "infamous" 4-6 wk fast tracks). Does anyone have any insights as to how insurance companies and legal bodies view what qualifies as "competent"?
Also, does it actually matter? I am sure we have all seen the "fly-by" EICRs and the shoddy ones too - but has anyone actually taken the inspector to task over poorly or incompetently conducted PIRs/EICRs? And if so, what happened?
For reference, I have been doing PIRs and EICRs for more years than I care to remember and I have clear views on this, but am starting to wonder if I am getting out of touch with current standards/thoughts.
Any comments, greatly appreciated,
FFM
How much experience do you think you need to do an EICR 1. Domestically and 2. Commercially.
I have been told that some Competent Person Schemes will insist on previous experience others will not.
Given what you are assessing and the potential risk/insurance implications do you think that completing the 17th Ed alone is good enough, or should you have the 2391 (or equivalent) or should you also have x years experience?
We live and operate in changing times. Years ago the PIR was done by experienced electricians but now you can do these straight from college (and I guess following a four/six week career changing course - yes I am referring to the "infamous" 4-6 wk fast tracks). Does anyone have any insights as to how insurance companies and legal bodies view what qualifies as "competent"?
Also, does it actually matter? I am sure we have all seen the "fly-by" EICRs and the shoddy ones too - but has anyone actually taken the inspector to task over poorly or incompetently conducted PIRs/EICRs? And if so, what happened?
For reference, I have been doing PIRs and EICRs for more years than I care to remember and I have clear views on this, but am starting to wonder if I am getting out of touch with current standards/thoughts.
Any comments, greatly appreciated,
FFM