Is it ok for competent person to replace CU then get third party to test/certify

Midwest · May 1, 2020

@killerjoule is just not really worth, is what the chaps are saying. I am a qualified electrician. I was in a Scheme up until 2 years ago, and regularly changed CU's, in my business.

Fast forward two years, I don't have the latest BS7671 C&G qualification, and no longer in a Scheme.

I have planning permission & building regs approval for some building work on my property. I will need my CU moving & probably replacing, along with some new circuits. Of course I could do it myself, and would like to.

However, it wouldn't be worth the hassle to prove to my LBC, I was more than capable. So I will be getting and electrician in.

telectrix · May 1, 2020

Midwest said:
@killerjoule is just not really worth, is what the chaps are saying. I am a qualified electrician. I was in a Scheme up until 2 years ago, and regularly changed CU's, in my business.

Fast forward two years, I don't have the latest BS7671 C&G qualification, and no longer in a Scheme.

I have planning permission & building regs approval for some building work on my property. I will need my CU moving & probably replacing, along with some new circuits. Of course I could do it myself, and would like to.

However, it wouldn't be worth the hassle to prove to my LBC, I was more than capable. So I will be getting and electrician in.

you may be wrong there. if you are 17th ed. or even 18th. qualified, in the case of new build where building control is already involved, usually just giving BC a copy of your quals. will allow you to install and certify, email them a copy of the cert. have a word with BC.

Midwest · May 2, 2020

telectrix said:
you may be wrong there. if you are 17th ed. or even 18th. qualified, in the case of new build where building control is already involved, usually just giving BC a copy of your quals. will allow you to install and certify, email them a copy of the cert. have a word with BC.

I will speak to my LBC once the lockdown is over, but from earlier dealings I've had on this matter, I'm doubtful. These BC's are a law unto themselves. That said, it was a while ago and people come & go.