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Like for like requirements

Jimi

Hi, I know like for like replacement is classed as maintenance and a MEIWC isn't required. With an alteration to a circuit the new work has to comply with the latest BS7671, so some of the existing installation will need to comply also to allow the new work to comply, like RCD (if required), bonding, existing equipment rating and condition etc.

Am I right in thinking that for like for like this is not required? So if there was no bonding or RCD protection you could still change a light fitting for example.

What if there was no CPC at the light and you were fitting a class 1 or class 2 fitting? Or getting crazy, no CPC on a socket front change?

Thanks.

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    No one pulls a consumer unit apart to test for a Minor Works Certificate as far as I know, I certainly don’t do it.

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    No one pulls a consumer unit apart to test for a Minor Works Certificate as far as I know, I certainly don’t do it.

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    Well, I mean disconnect the circuit worked on and bonding for testing. Completing a MEIWC for a like for like change would mean that you couldn't complete the work if there was no bonding or RCD protection (if applicable) unless upgrading. "Yes I can change the pendant for £300 as you need bonding and RCD protection". That would be classing a like for like replacement as an alteration to the circuit that needs to comply with the latest version of the regs. Or do you just do the testing on the MEIWC and state that bonding and RCD isn't required as it is like for like? I have been just testing Zs for like for like and writing that on the invoice.

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