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Self employed Electrician set up query

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Hi


I'v just started my new business (as some of you may know from my previous posts) and I have a couple more queries I was hoping I could get assistance with..


1. If some1 has already laid the cables and I'm just connecting up the sockets - Can this be classed as non notifiable? Would I be OK doing a minor works certificate for it?


2. I had plans of joining the NICEIC but was just wondering if there is a quicker route with another scheme to gain competent person status in order to not have to deal with Local authority fees - (I'm dreading the day im going to have to turn down a new circuit install because LA will be charging me £300+ to inspect)
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    Legh Richardson:

    New cables installed but not connected and operational are still part of the first fix. When you make the connections then it becomes part of the second fix and it becomes your responsibility to inspect, test, commission and complete the electrical Insatallation certification. It cannot be a minor works because its not a direct replacement for an existing circuit as it didn't exist in the first place.

    If you feel that you have to pay the notification fee to the LBC as part of your initial assessment then I suggest you find another self assessment scheme.

    Legh


    Thanks Legh for your response - you did lose me at " if you feel you have to pay the fee...... find another self assessment scheme"


    I've always worked for other companies and never dealt with building control, this will be my first job under my new company working legit in someone else's home (rather than for myself or a mate)


    the installation, test n certification isn't a problem - its the notification side of things that is throwing me off.. 


    I thought it was my responsibility as the electrician to notify the council of the works im doing on said dwelling, in order for them to inspect at 1st and then 2nd fix...

     


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    Legh Richardson:

    New cables installed but not connected and operational are still part of the first fix. When you make the connections then it becomes part of the second fix and it becomes your responsibility to inspect, test, commission and complete the electrical Insatallation certification. It cannot be a minor works because its not a direct replacement for an existing circuit as it didn't exist in the first place.

    If you feel that you have to pay the notification fee to the LBC as part of your initial assessment then I suggest you find another self assessment scheme.

    Legh


    Thanks Legh for your response - you did lose me at " if you feel you have to pay the fee...... find another self assessment scheme"


    I've always worked for other companies and never dealt with building control, this will be my first job under my new company working legit in someone else's home (rather than for myself or a mate)


    the installation, test n certification isn't a problem - its the notification side of things that is throwing me off.. 


    I thought it was my responsibility as the electrician to notify the council of the works im doing on said dwelling, in order for them to inspect at 1st and then 2nd fix...

     


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