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Insurance requirement for 3phase competence for a single phase building

I've just taken over the running of a community building which is single phase and is no more complex than a large 4-bedroomed bungalow in terms of space, load and number of socket outlets. The electrical test electrician currently conducting the test is qualified for single phase only. The new insurance company specifies the tester must be qualified for 3-phase. While they have a right to do this, is it reasonable and based upon a real need? Can I contest it and on what technical basis?

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  • And what does the statute law actually say? Reg 16 EAWR 1989 that a competent person carries out the work for which they have suitable knowledge and experience to avoid the dangers etc etc.

    So if the person employed is "Competent" and only works on single phase systems and can demonstrate that, then why would somebody and that includes an insurance company ask for qualifications for something the operative will not be working on!

    Must be something more to this I feel.

    GTB

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  • And what does the statute law actually say? Reg 16 EAWR 1989 that a competent person carries out the work for which they have suitable knowledge and experience to avoid the dangers etc etc.

    So if the person employed is "Competent" and only works on single phase systems and can demonstrate that, then why would somebody and that includes an insurance company ask for qualifications for something the operative will not be working on!

    Must be something more to this I feel.

    GTB

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