We have the draft EIC.
Domestic rewire
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No such thing as a draft you either have a complete EIC or you don't.
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This does NOT exist within the definitions of BS7671 wiring regulations....
Or any aspect of the guidance given in Part 6 of the above publication..
And as Part 6 covers "Inspection & testing" of electrical installations, but does not mention "draft" documents,
I doubt your EIC has any value to anyone at all!?
i suppose that depends on what said spark said about it being “draft”
this job sounds rather fishy imho
any intereference with the system voids paperwork and warranties. It's a common problem with gear and electrical work, if there's a problem you need to contact the installer / manufacturer to sort it out rather than open gear up and investigate problems yourself. Any mention or evidence of interferenece and everybody says warranty is void, even if the problem was clearly their work or materials.
it's not unusual to have back boxes set deeper than flush, that's why you can buy longer facia screws, which every sparky has. The important part is the back box being fixed securely, and sometimes that is achieved with the plastering due to, for example, crumbling bricks.
The electrician said he had submitted the results and supplied us with the draft EIC to show that it had been tested. I called NAPIT and they told me the results were not sent to them but to the relevant authorities. He has 21 days from the date of testing to issue the certificate.
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^^ not sure I agree with the 21 days
With NAPIT you have 21 days to notify for Part P which is not the EIC
The EIC is normally issued with the completion certificate
With NAPIT you have 21 days to notify for Part P which is not the EIC
The EIC is normally issued with the completion certificate
There were no problems with the installation apart from the loose live cable in P4, the single socket supplying the fridge. This was reinstated. The only thing I changed were three switched double sockets for three switched double USB sockets. I isolated the ground floor sockets (as indicated in the consumer unit), reinstated the power then checked that all sockets which worked fine.
When he tested the install he did find a fault. He explained that a terminal screw had clamped down on some insulation. I asked if it was anything I had done and he said no.
So you have altered the system.
He still owes you an EIC, which is a legal requirement and cannot be withheld even if you haven't paid in full.
I can only repeat what I was told.
I don't even know what that means
Part P compliance is a building reg and a rewire falls under it. As your spark is a Napit member, he can self certify his work.
so he owes you the part p compliance certificate as well as the EIC
BS7671 is not law
Think it's under building control legislation. But I do know it's not legal to withhold a cert even if the customer is a complete Richard the Third.
I have indeed. I told him I wanted the USB fascias and he offered to supply them. I told him I already had them but he didn't offer to fit them. He tested the system after I had fitted them and declared they were safe.
He does indeed. 21 days from the date of installation according to the person at NAPIT.
Thank you.
