Domestic or commercial?

[DaveVector]

I'm a part p registered domestic installer, and have been asked to give a quote for a rewire for a local church. Is this domestic or commercial?

 

[telectrix]

it's certainly not domestic. got to say commercial, if anything IMHO

 

[DaveVector]

Thats what I thought, but as its 'The house Of God' it seems to fall in between!!!

 

[IQ Electrical]

Yep, it's commercial but you are not precluded from doing the work unless the client specifies membership of a particular trade body.

 

[telectrix]

correct, and part pee does not apply

 

[DaveVector]

So are you saying that i can certify this work? How does part pee not apply?

 

[J@mes]

Part Pee applies to domestic dwellings only. So you'll be fine, as long as there isn't a rectory or living quarters attached to the church and if there is, that they don't share the same meter

 

[IQ Electrical]

You can certify the work but you can't provide any warranty or insurance cover that is normally provided by your approved body.

If you do a search, there are documents from Church of England and Methodists that detail electrical contractor requirements and both of these specify approved contractor status.

Be careful, you could have difficulty with payment if confusion arises at handover stage!

 

[DaveVector]

Ok thank you for your speedy response.Have just phoned to arrange a visit, so we'll see.

 

[DaveVector]

This is a Baptist Church, I will ask when i visit.
thanks

 

[telectrix]

Thats what I thought, but as its 'The house Of God' it seems to fall in between!!!

only if God is living there!

 

[IQ Electrical]

You may find something here: BUC Guidelines

 

[Risteard]

May come under "Other". Not sure that a church could be considered a commercial enterprise except amongst the cynical!

 

[IQ Electrical]

May come under "Other". Not sure that a church could be considered a commercial enterprise except amongst the cynical!

As a top 6 landowner in the UK I'd consider them more commercial than most!

 

[alarm man]

Thats what I thought, but as its 'The house Of God' it seems to fall in between!!!

only if God is living there!

jesus,that a tough one

 

[roukel01]

Also check your liability insurance, they may not like you working in a church.

 

[alarm man]

Also check your liability insurance, they may not like you working in a church.

what like a 'act of spark' clause