benchmark cps scheme

[vibetime]

hi all, looking at all part p schemes at moment, and im leaning towards the benchmark(think its corgi) scheme as its cheap and i dont think not having napit etc names on my van will affect me much. just wondered if anybody has used them n was it a good scheme ?

cheers

pete.

 

[Evans Electric]

Never heard of them TBH Vibetime , good grief how many more are there ?

I can only say I think you'd be better off with one of the better known ones , and hardly anyone has heard of them !

 

[vibetime]

yea maybe . looked at elecsa and stroma to . just trying to keep costs down really. are u required to prove dead by using a proving unit ?

 

[batty]

I'm sure they will know when your dead your direct debits will stop.

 

[steptoe]

I'm sure they will know when your dead your direct debits will stop.

well, not exactly, but the money will run out very quickly.

 

[Doc Hudson]

yea maybe . looked at elecsa and stroma to . just trying to keep costs down really. are u required to prove dead by using a proving unit ?

The actual cost differences between the various contractor schemes is relatively small compared to other business overheads such as fuel to run a vehicle, purchasing new tools or replacing worn tools and test equipment etc.. A more widely recognised body may bring improved work options over the less well know schemes. One extra job valued at

 

[Evans Electric]

yea maybe . looked at elecsa and stroma to . just trying to keep costs down really. are u required to prove dead by using a proving unit ?

Dunno , whoever you go with will send you great long list of requirements to be met .........enjoy.

I usually use two testers if I'm unsure but that wouldn't suit the CPS man .

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

hi all, looking at all part p schemes at moment, and im leaning towards the benchmark(think its corgi) scheme as its cheap and i dont think not having napit etc names on my van will affect me much. just wondered if anybody has used them n was it a good scheme ?cheers

pete.

Any links???

never heard of em!!!

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Don't think Corgi exist anyway now do they??

Thought it was Gas-Safe?

:C

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

Looks like they can glue a nice bit of chipboard together......

Benchmark - Kitchens

 

[MKS]

Too many, they need 'One gang to rule the city' now can you dig it?

Bit concerned you are unsure about proving dead!

 

[Manator]

Here is a full I think up to date list of all those who are registered to operate a Part P scheme.

Current competent person self-certification schemes - Planning, building and the environment - Department for Communities and Local Government

 

[vibetime]

thanks for replys guys. its called benchmark certification.my question regarding isolation was prob not clear. i meant do you have to use a proving unit ?? can i not voltage test with supply on . and then turn main switch off check for voltage on load side n then prove its dead by retesting incoming side which will be live still ? is tht not classed as a known source ??

 

[steptoe]

my NIC man is happy with that,

 

[Evans Electric]

Thats how I do it . If its scary busbars I use the Drummond which has a self tester attached, then my usual testers then my M8 double checks with a third set.

 

[vibetime]

cheers chaps