QS copying out my Certs

[markythesparky]

Anyone heard of this before?

I had a year contract with a Local Authority contractor. They wanted me to carry out EICR's on void properties but would only give me photocopy certificates. I would do the test and fill out the photocopy. Anyway, I found out that the QS in the office was copying it out on a proper cert and then 'pp' my name in the signature box. He would then sign it as reviewed by him!

I can't see that this is correct as he could alter anything and/or make mistakes. And also, its not my signature on the document anyway so how would it ever stand up in a court of law?

 

[snowhead]

If you have copies of the photocopies, you're covered.
If the QS or you don't have copies, you're in the clear and it's all on him.

He's only P/P,,ing to say the info came from you, he's not forging your name.

 

[shanky887614]

Anyone heard of this before?

I had a year contract with a Local Authority contractor. They wanted me to carry out EICR's on void properties but would only give me photocopy certificates. I would do the test and fill out the photocopy. Anyway, I found out that the QS in the office was copying it out on a proper cert and then 'pp' my name in the signature box. He would then sign it as reviewed by him!

I can't see that this is correct as he could alter anything and/or make mistakes. And also, its not my signature on the document anyway so how would it ever stand up in a court of law?

nothing wrong with that if it is a 3 part cert.

e.g.

designer, installer and tester etc