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Insurance requirement for 3phase competence for a single phase building

Hamish Bell

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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    Pardon? The NICEIC (and others) only assess the QS, is he the guy doing the EICR? This would be very unusual! So this NIC thing is complete nonsense for more than one man businesses. As they say "Houston, we have a problem". Simply put, you are being misled.

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    Pardon? The NICEIC (and others) only assess the QS, is he the guy doing the EICR? This would be very unusual! So this NIC thing is complete nonsense for more than one man businesses. As they say "Houston, we have a problem". Simply put, you are being misled.

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    I absolutely agree - I'm certainly not misled at all............I just said that it's the NICEIC Approved contractor (whether company or sole trader)  is the usual default of the insurance company. Look for that approval with your electrician, and the insurance company (who is the only body I'm trying to keep happy here) will likely be happy.

    All of their criteria are likely to be for filled.

    I think we all know that the customer is (not likely?) not going to get the QS...... or necessarily (But hopefully) get a good job. Its the same as for everyone, whomever their governing body or qualifications. 

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