How to authenticate if an electrical installation certificate is genuine

[wigwam86]

just to add, its probably unlawful to issue a bogus certificate in the hope of recieving final payment. Id say thats acting fraudulently.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Yes we had a meeting with him about the schedule/deadlines etc so the project was discussed in detail but we were told building regs etc etc werent needed as it wasnt a new build or extension it was just knocking some internal walls down and moving some sockets etc. We didnt realise we needed a new fuse box until the first fix was underway and two cookers and an electric hob (all extras from what we had previously) were being wired for and then we were told we'd need a bigger fuse box so we were not aware anyone else needed to be involved.

hmm....sounds like you were lied to here then....
a C/U change is notifyable work for a start....as is the addition of new circuits....and as far as internal walls are concerned...well were they supporting...or not?..but that a different matter...

 

[OldManJohn]

just to add, its probably unlawful to issue a bogus certificate in the hope of recieving final payment. Id say thats acting fraudulently.

My thoughts exactly!

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Whats an ECR? the job is now complete and looks great but these guys made it hard work.

sorry about the trade terms John...
an EICR is whats called an ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CONDITION REPORT...its what we use to verify that an in service electrical installation is still good for continued service....
its just that now the work has been carried out by these guys you employed...an electrician coming in to inspect and test this in order to issue a cert can only treat it as an existing install....good at the time he inspected and tested it....
you would get a report...coupled with a schedule of inspections and a schedule of tests..
their quite comprehensive....the LABC may accept this....
i dont doubt an insurance company would as there used to demonstrate to third parties that the install is safe for continued service...
anyway, see what comes of it all...

 

[GLENNSPARK]

just to add, its probably unlawful to issue a bogus certificate in the hope of recieving final payment. Id say thats acting fraudulently.

yeah...and the police have a name for it n all...
its called `obtaining money/services by deception`....and yep, they take it seriously....

 

[OldManJohn]

sorry about the trade terms John...
an EICR is whats called an ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CONDITION REPORT...its what we use to verify that an in service electrical installation is still good for continued service....
its just that now the work has been carried out by these guys you employed...an electrician coming in to inspect and test this in order to issue a cert can only treat it as an existing install....good at the time he inspected and tested it....
you would get a report...coupled with a schedule of inspections and a schedule of tests..
their quite comprehensive....the LABC may accept this....
i dont doubt an insurance company would as there used to demonstrate to third parties that the install is safe for continued service...
anyway, see what comes of it all...

Cheers for your help and advice, much appreciated.
John

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Cheers for your help and advice, much appreciated.
John

your welcome.

 

[markc123]

your welcome.

Glenn and polite don't mix. Are you feeling alright buddy?

Or, who are you and what have you done with glenn lol?

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Glenn and polite don't mix. Are you feeling alright buddy?

Or, who are you and what have you done with glenn lol?

oh, i`v already thrown a teddy out in here (see #25)....but i suppose the guy was just after some genuine advice....and not asking/posting turd.....

 

[Geordie Spark]

sorry about that Richard....i didn`t bother reading down all the posts....just came to that little slice of crap and decided to reply to it.....

All the subtlety of an air raid !!

I love it !! :rofl:

 

[GLENNSPARK]

All the subtlety of an air raid !!

I love it !! :rofl:

well, i wouldn`t want to dissappoint now....would i?..lol...

 

[Geordie Spark]

well, i wouldn`t want to dissappoint now....would i?..lol...

No Glen .......... and you never do !!

 

[NickD]

I'm guessing you've paid his bill so he's got no reason to help you or come back.

Although the threat of getting dragged to court for breaching Building Control does focus the mind somewhat.