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Hi guys, What is the type of EIC for a partial rewire.I am rewiring just 2 final circuits .Is it an alteration?
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An Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) is what it is Robert.Ok , but what type of EIC?Is it an Alteration?
I have to tick one of the 3 choises in EIC.I think the most appropriate is alteration.Am I t?I think that for partial rewire and swapping the mcb and rcbo for that circuits that are being rewired is an EIC alteration?
- New - where the whole installation has been installed as new, if a complete rewire has been carried out.
- Addition - applies if an existing installation has been modified by adding one or more new circuits.
- Alteration - applies where one or more existing circuits have been modified or extended (for example to add a socket), or items such as a consumer unit (fusebox) and switching equipment have been replaced.
I have to tick one of the 3 choises in the EIC.I think that for partial rewire and swapping the mcb and rcbo for that circuits that are being rewired is an EIC alteration?
- New - where the whole installation has been installed as new, if a complete rewire has been carried out.
- Addition - applies if an existing installation has been modified by adding one or more new circuits.
- Alteration - applies where one or more existing circuits have been modified or extended (for example to add a socket), or items such as a consumer unit (fusebox) and switching equipment have been replaced.
An EIC is, or can be, appropriate for any work, not exclusive to a full rewire. A MWC is only appropriate where the work does not extend to the provision of a new circuit and works beyond that.Couldn't be new installation type cause is not a full rewire.
full EIC with alteration box tickedCouldn't be new installation type cause is not a full rewire.
Ok understood. I have to tick one of the 3 choises in the EIC .Which one I tick?An EIC is, or can be, appropriate for any work, not exclusive to a full rewire. A MWC is only appropriate where the work does not extend to the provision of a new circuit and works beyond that.
You have, in effect installed 2 new circuits so an EIC is the certificate to use.
Thanks. I think it's an an alteration choise too.full EIC with alteration box ticked
OK. Thanks.I agree with you .As multimick says, alteration as you have altered existing circuits. To be honest those tick boxes are not really too worth being worried about as the lines between alterations and additions can often be blurry as in this case. What is more important is a clear description of the works in the appropriate section on the cert.
Disagree, 7/029Dave you will be removing an existing circuit, rewiring it with possible differing method of installation methods therefore EIC.IMO, if you are renewing cables, length by length for the sake of damaged or faulty cabling then MWC. tin hat on
You may be correct Pete. Grey areaDisagree, 7/029Dave you will be removing an existing circuit, rewiring it with possible differing method of installation methods therefore EIC.
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