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How would that work then Andy ? Do you mean two signatures on the one Cert ? if so how would both parties accuratley demostrate which part of the work their signature endorses .

Hi, Ian, that still leaves the declaration for the construction of the installation ,who would you say signs that part ?

Hi jim. Would that figure not be 1667 ? I ask this as this is the max R value to ensure the 50 volt touch threshold is not exeeded when 30ma rcd protection is installed.which would be the case in the OPs example. Any value between this and the value 22000 ,would still require Supplementary...

Yes ADS. The trouble is though, as we all know, the course in itself doesnt make them competant electricians does it ? regardless of what the colleges / training centres tend to suggest in their promo material .

I must say I dont understand why if the OP has already got a RCD fused spur {albeit damaged], then why does he require it to have overload/ Short circuit protection via a mcb in preference to the cartridge fuse he has at present ??...maybe he could clarify. An additional point to make is the...

I think I would do a wander lead test to various locations where the pipes are visible to check on continuity

HI starbuck. you say you will be installing new wiring circuits back to the consumer unit and its a domestic property so my advice is yes it is notifiable work under Part P of the building regs

A 4 bedroomed House ? No problem just tell him to instruct the butler or the maid to take care of the switching on and off of the lights ; \ Sorry bout that mate , only joking ! on a serious note though i dont think a time lag switch would be a good idea with kids running up and down the...

WEll put Cirrus, Mate ! and by the way i am sorry you had to go into you and your mates personal details in order to respond to Sparky chris....All the Very best of luck in your venture..youve certainly got my backing a1 Spark

Hey Sparky chris... Everyone on this forum is entitled to an opinion ,but there are acceptable ways of voicing them....and yours wasnt...take it easy mate, you can gain a lot from discussing topics here,... in the main its a very user freindly place- just look back over some of the posts for...

I think the statement that reads...... Replace or repair a socket, light or cable in any room ... could be misleading as replacement of existing cable runs is only exempt from B.C notification with the proviso that the same size & grade of cable is used and the same installation method is...

Hi, Plonky mate . Listen the best advice I could give is to try and team up with an experienced Spark and improve as you go along. You are correct we did all have to learn at the outset but we took are time before jumping in. The overwhelming opinion is that you are not yet ready to carry out...

G.H. I see now how you are reading it but i see it as the three core running from the downstairs two-way on the 2-gang then up to connect with the Live & s/L at the ist floor landing .for the landing light. Then also at the downstairs 2-gang the Live & s/L from the ground floor hall...

Hi GH. The 3-core from upstairs will most likely be on the upstairs circuit therefore there will be two circuits in the downstairs switch, It is a requirement to install a warning notice ..usually inside the switch to notify of the situation..similar to the requirement for a 400v situation.

Ian, You clarify my thoughts on the Second of my two questions and on my Second question you refer to another B.S 7671 Regulation which mentions PME Conditions The whole point of putting the two questions was to demostrate that in order for B.s 7671 to be able to put in place Regulations for...

Hi, Ian. I support fully the content, if not the terminology of your post above. Could you give clarification of your comments Infor is correct as the only regulations about sizing refer to PME not TN-C-S. ---[b.S 7671 2008 ?} and.. PME describes the...

Ste . You will require to show : 1. Whatever are your existing Qualifications ,as you said your a Spark .shouldnt be a problem 2. Your Competance in doing your work to b.s 7671 2008...and.To Building Regs 3. Your understanding of Health & Safety Matters in relation to Electrical Work...