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Obvious departures from the regulations at first glance at a new consumer unit.

Jaymack
I was asked to give an EICR on an domestic property which is to be placed on the market (part P applicable). I found that a builder as part of the other renovation work, (new doors, windows and kitchen etc.) has carried out the installation of a new metal consumer unit. On first opening this dual RCD unit, the 2 lighting circuits were on one R.C.D., and the 2 final ring circuits on the other R.C.D,, it was obvious also, that some wires to the new CB's were short and not lengthened, resulting in a bird's nest at the M.C.B.''s.


Plainly, a qualified electrician hadn't carried out the work. What would the readers as registered electricians have done ?. 1. Walk away. 2. Propose to have an E.I.C.R. carried out (UNSATISFACTORY), then carry out the rectification work and issue MWC's.3. Rectify the obvious departures, issue M.W.C.'s and then issue a SATISFACTORY E.I.C.R. 


Jaymack
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    Your EICR will tell the story, but only to those who know how to read it:
    • Reason for EICR sale of property.

    • Date of EICR.

    • Date of original installation.

    • Details of records available.

    • Date of alterations.


    to those who read the report the report it should be obvious what went on without it being stated, but it will be missed by the majority of people who read it.


    Will anyone care if they realise there’s a missing Building Control notification, probably not and the solicitor can sell the vendor an insurance policy to cover them against a claim from the purchaser.


    Andy B.
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    Your EICR will tell the story, but only to those who know how to read it:
    • Reason for EICR sale of property.

    • Date of EICR.

    • Date of original installation.

    • Details of records available.

    • Date of alterations.


    to those who read the report the report it should be obvious what went on without it being stated, but it will be missed by the majority of people who read it.


    Will anyone care if they realise there’s a missing Building Control notification, probably not and the solicitor can sell the vendor an insurance policy to cover them against a claim from the purchaser.


    Andy B.
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