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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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    I have a NAPIT Dangerous Situation Report Pad under the seat in my van, I rarely write one out, but do if needs I do.

    The last one I wrote out was around three months ago, I went to alter an electric shower circuit and connect a replacement shower, whilst I was working in the airing cupboard I saw that there was an insecure immersion heater cap and another was missing completely as well as the wiring being in very poor condition.

    So I wrote out a Minor Works Certificate for the work on the shower circuit and a Dangerous Situation Report to advise the customer about the dangerous immersion heaters, getting her to countersign it.

    You cannot possibly fix everything you find that needs fixing whilst you are working, at some point you have got to be realistic and make sure the customer is aware of issues and potential dangers then leave.

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    I have a NAPIT Dangerous Situation Report Pad under the seat in my van, I rarely write one out, but do if needs I do.

    The last one I wrote out was around three months ago, I went to alter an electric shower circuit and connect a replacement shower, whilst I was working in the airing cupboard I saw that there was an insecure immersion heater cap and another was missing completely as well as the wiring being in very poor condition.

    So I wrote out a Minor Works Certificate for the work on the shower circuit and a Dangerous Situation Report to advise the customer about the dangerous immersion heaters, getting her to countersign it.

    You cannot possibly fix everything you find that needs fixing whilst you are working, at some point you have got to be realistic and make sure the customer is aware of issues and potential dangers then leave.

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  • 0 in reply to Sparkingchip

    I think that in anatomical terms, that is known as covering your derrière.

    I am interested to know about the format of these reports, and well done for getting the customer to acknowledge receipt.

    One of my tutors suggested using NCR paper. More modern might be to photograph the report. Even more modern might be to use an app which produces the report and saves a copy. Even more modern still would be to save a copy to your NAPIT (other CPS schemes exist, or at least bother does) account.

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