Sign off

steven9586 · Jan 14, 2021

Hi guys

Newbie so don't shoot me down.

I'm a qualified domestic installer BS7671 and have been doing electrical installations for work, but not registered with ELECSA or NICEIC

The guy who signs off at work isn't allowed to do personnel sign offs so can't use him.

I am buying a new/old house that needs a new CU and full rewire including a supply to the garage which will require buried armoured.

This will be done over a year as we are moving in and doing the work whilst living there.

So my question is.......who can sign the work off. Am I right in thinking the Local Building Control can do this. I don't know if I can justify registering and paying for NICEIC or have the time to go through the process.
Can another registered electrician sign off work if the whole install is planned and agreed with him/her?

Any info appreciated.

telectrix · Jan 14, 2021

Can another registered electrician sign off work if the whole install is planned and agreed with him/her?

basically yes if certain conditions are met. he/she must inspect the installation in stages ,

mydigitalhome · Jan 15, 2021

Hi where are you based? I’m sure there is an electrician here who could support you through the project. Hope all go’s well.

Deleted account · Jan 15, 2021

Why don’t you ask work if they can help out in an official capacity.

Strima · Jan 16, 2021

What have LABC said they want?

steven9586 · Jan 18, 2021

mydigitalhome said:
Hi where are you based? I’m sure there is an electrician here who could support you through the project. Hope all go’s well.

Hi, I'm based in Hexham which is near Newcastle

steven9586 · Jan 18, 2021

Strima said:
What have LABC said they want?

Hi, I haven't spoke to them yet as I'm not moved in yet. Thought it would be easier for a registered sparky to do it.

Electrics · Jan 19, 2021

For the amount of times the electrician would have to come out it might be worth just paying building control. Then there's no waiting around for someone to come out etc and you can get on with it at your leisure, just get the cert after.

telectrix · Jan 19, 2021

first option is to contact building control. worst scenario is that they will charge you c. £300. best is they will accept a EIC completed by yourself.