NICEIC Certification Scheme First Inspection for Niceic Domestic Installer

[jayherb]

Hi everyone,
Anyone heard of the Building control wanting cable traces done?
Im using my house as the first job already done and plastered in .Its not a new build and inner skin is made up of The Famous Clinker Blocks so i used existing socket holes and chases even though there not within the 150mm ruling and the 450mm height etc anyone had any probs with this ? Any comments would be appreciated please j

 

[JUD]

The 450mm rule is only for new builds so that's not a problem. However if your cables are run outside of safe zones they will only comply if they're mechanically protected by earthed steel conduit etc.

I would say that if you're gonna use the job for your NIC assessment then it needs to be spot on.

 

[sparkylad]

Anyone heard of the Building control wanting cable traces done?

have they actually said this to you or are you just enquiring ?

 

[jayherb]

Cheers chaps,building control def want cable trace done,spoke to Nic today regarding Zones etc they said basically the same if its not new build and the clinker blocks,shouldnt be a problem.Looks like b control are putting me through the paces though Nic suggested they put it in writing to me regarding me appointing their recommended private inspectors.
Thanks again chaps will keep u posted of outcomes should know in a few weeks and a few quid lighter ,Ha Ha

 

[sparkylad]

Good Luck JH !

 

[jayherb]

Many Thanks , Kind Sir