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Have you been given a quotation for the replacements (fire-rated)?
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Yes. £50+vat per lightHave you been given a quotation for the replacements (fire-rated)?
Yes. £50+vat per light
He's having a laugh. Thats £1300 for something that doesn't need doing.Yes. £50+vat per light
That's a good question. The managing agent organised it but I believe its a "report". I have emailed them for the details of the regulation they are concerned about.He's having a laugh. Thats £1300 for something that doesn't need doing.
You haven't said what "certificate" you have asked for.
If it is an EICR (note that the R stands for REPORT, not CERTIFICATE)
An EICR only reports on the installation and where there are deviations from BS7671 (The Wiring Regulations).
So, as above, if he states a non-compliance, then he must state the BS7671 regulation that it contravenes. And there isn't one.
That's a very valid point, they are standard halogen bulbs. That isn't what they said in the initial email though. I will get more clarification.It could be that the existing downlight has thermal damage from excessive heat from the halogen lamps. What sort of lamps have you got fitted at present?
I have a feeling he thinks I was born yesterdayfor £50/light i'd fit integrated JCC V50 's . selectable colour temp and IP rated for bathroom zone 1 and 2.
If they are halogen then the heat produced is around 200 degrees C and could be a source of ignition if they are installed next to a joist or something combustible. Seen this so many times. reminds me when I was a Q.S. and the electrician drilled out part of a joist to get this halogen downlight in "well it's fire rated isn't it".That's a very valid point, they are standard halogen bulbs. That isn't what they said in the initial email though. I will get more clarification.
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