Re Part P Certification. Does a third party have to physically test an installation himself or is it sufficient to trust the test evidence of the electrician that did the work. I have been asked this by a neighbour and whilst I once knew the wiring regs I am no longer up to date (and not practicing). Thanks
In terms of the shed, I'd not bother as presumably the paperclip inserter has to drill holes in the roof to do it (the probe in the IP test has a length for just this reason.)
Edit I'm assuming a fairly low roofed garden shed to there is not a lot going on above the wiring apart from a clear run to the ceiling.
However if it is a taller building they were some way down the wall, and vulnerable to falling paperclips, then glands, split blind rubber grommets, or after the fact perhaps just a dob of mastic would be some ways to meet the letter of the requirements.Or a handy shelf above the offending boxes, to catch falling objects.
In terms of the shed, I'd not bother as presumably the paperclip inserter has to drill holes in the roof to do it (the probe in the IP test has a length for just this reason.)
Edit I'm assuming a fairly low roofed garden shed to there is not a lot going on above the wiring apart from a clear run to the ceiling.
However if it is a taller building they were some way down the wall, and vulnerable to falling paperclips, then glands, split blind rubber grommets, or after the fact perhaps just a dob of mastic would be some ways to meet the letter of the requirements.Or a handy shelf above the offending boxes, to catch falling objects.
