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<blockquote data-quote="ADS" data-source="post: 184600" data-attributes="member: 7231"><p>Another good post, Specs.</p><p></p><p>The only problem I have with it is that I think you're overestimating the competence/understanding of about 60% of the sparks out in the field, but, as you say, then their work should be being supervised by someone who is competent.</p><p></p><p>If the 2391, (aimed at experienced electricians, remember), is anything to go by, then the failure rate of 50 to 60 % is a sad reflection and shows that, although most can do their jobs well, they're lacking on the theory, and require the guidance of the 'Regs'.</p><p></p><p>There's also a lot of sparks out there who think they know electrics and the 'Regs' like the back of their hand, but couldn't be further from the truth.</p><p></p><p>This I noticed on my 2391 course, where some of the ideas and interpretations put forward were, literally, unbelievable - and this from 20/30 year sparks.</p><p></p><p>That said, if someone feels they're competent to make those kind of decisions, and can back it up with their knowledge if questioned, then why not.</p><p></p><p>As you rightly point out, sometimes knowledge and experience of a situation can count for more than a 'general' regulation. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Personally, I would still lean towards noting anything I 'depart' from, as it might not just be one 'SELV' related regulation, there could be a number of 'Regs' not followed to the letter and I'd like to leave a record of what I've done and why - even if it's just for the spark who follows me<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ADS, post: 184600, member: 7231"] Another good post, Specs. The only problem I have with it is that I think you're overestimating the competence/understanding of about 60% of the sparks out in the field, but, as you say, then their work should be being supervised by someone who is competent. If the 2391, (aimed at experienced electricians, remember), is anything to go by, then the failure rate of 50 to 60 % is a sad reflection and shows that, although most can do their jobs well, they're lacking on the theory, and require the guidance of the 'Regs'. There's also a lot of sparks out there who think they know electrics and the 'Regs' like the back of their hand, but couldn't be further from the truth. This I noticed on my 2391 course, where some of the ideas and interpretations put forward were, literally, unbelievable - and this from 20/30 year sparks. That said, if someone feels they're competent to make those kind of decisions, and can back it up with their knowledge if questioned, then why not. As you rightly point out, sometimes knowledge and experience of a situation can count for more than a 'general' regulation. :) Personally, I would still lean towards noting anything I 'depart' from, as it might not just be one 'SELV' related regulation, there could be a number of 'Regs' not followed to the letter and I'd like to leave a record of what I've done and why - even if it's just for the spark who follows me:) [/QUOTE]
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