nic mcs pv installers

[Worcester]

This is a right royal pain, and precisiely what you guys pay NICEIC for. NICEIC should be jumping all over LABC with this, and issuing guidance notes and guidlelines to all their MCS accredited installers. - I know that NAPIT sent one out recently to all theirs saying it is all ok.

 

[smiffy_99_uk]

Does Anyone know if NICEIC Have sorted this absolute mess out? Im NICEIC and Just assumed that we were covered by part A. I Keep a record of my wind calcs and get a Structural engineer to advise on the Installations impact on structure. (Not signed off under his PI though.. £££) I hope this is enough as he is my Competent person with ex amount of qualifications in this side of the business. Any Ideas ?? I bet loads have gone up with out a thought for any of the structural side.

 

[SRE]

As I understand it you're covered under Part A as part of your CPS BUT you'd need to demonstrate that you have the qualifications, insurance or farm it out to someone who does. I'm sure there will be a lot of people in your boat, well worse tbh, who haven't done any calcs at all. Maybe at one of your directors meetings you can have it as a concern and move to proper structural calcs with PI supporting it - then you might be ok when you come round for re-assessment.

 

[smiffy_99_uk]

Thanks SRE does your company have PI Insurance or do you use a Structural Engineers PI?

 

[SRE]

We use structural engineers - I'm a numpty with figures!

 

[Markc]

NICEIC have posted this to their website.

Case closed?..........I don't think so!

I have printed this and put it in our QMS and if we get any issues with building control they will be sent a letter with this in it instructing them to contact NICEIC themselves. I pay my fees and according to the people I pay I'm covered.