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
Here we have an example of why the QS system and part P do not work. All the work where notifiable is carried out under the "Company" registration for part P, the install can be anyone (and often is). The QS notifies for part P as the company, yet the rules for anyone else are much more onerous! It should also be noted that the comeback on the QS is very rare in legal terms, it is usually a dispute about contract terms. So there is no "third party" inspection or test, just the installer who probably never sees the EIC. Good system eh?
Here we have an example of why the QS system and part P do not work. All the work where notifiable is carried out under the "Company" registration for part P, the install can be anyone (and often is). The QS notifies for part P as the company, yet the rules for anyone else are much more onerous! It should also be noted that the comeback on the QS is very rare in legal terms, it is usually a dispute about contract terms. So there is no "third party" inspection or test, just the installer who probably never sees the EIC. Good system eh?
