Category: Electrical Installation Certificate

Main Earthing Conductor Regulations 2024

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Meter Tail Regulations 2024

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6.1: Additional protection for all low voltage (LV) circuits by RCD not exceeding 30mA

Additional Protection For All Low Voltage Circuits By RCD Not Exceeding 30mA Please join our new Facebook group where you can continue the discussion and learning in a non-judgemental atmosphere! CLICK HERE – Electrical Assistance Facebook Group This particular inspection is the first in the section relating to special locations. In this particular instance it relates to “locations which contain...

3.6: Confirmation of main protective bonding conductor sizes

3.6: Confirmation Of Main Protective Bonding Conductor Sizes >>> Self Employed Electrician? FREE 1 Week “WIN WORK FROM FACEBOOK” Challenge – CLICK HERE <<< When undertaking 18th edition electrical inspections, whether part of an EIC (Electrical Installation Certificate) or an EICR (Electjrical Installation Condition Report), the third section, 3.xx is full of visual inspections that must be completed on the...

Provision Of RCD (not exceeding 30mA) for all socket-outlets of rating 32A or less

*** Self Employed Electrician? Learn How To Win Work – Click Here *** Checking that an “…RCD (not exceeding 30mA) has been fitted to all socket outlets of rating 32A or less” is another inspection in the 5th section of the 18th edition Inspection Schedule. A particularly easy inspection to complete, this is simply ensuring that the installation has an...

3.3: Provision of Earthing/Bonding Labels at all Appropriate Locations

3.3: Provision of Earthing/Bonding Labels at all Appropriate Locations *** Self Employed Electrician? Learn How To Win Work Here *** When undertaking 18th edition electrical inspections, whether part of an EIC (Electrical Installation Certificate) or an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report), the third section, 3.xx is full of visual inspections that must be completed on the earthing arrangements and protective...

4.20: Confirmation That SPD is Functional

Confirmation That SPD is Functional *** FREE 1 Week Win Work From Facebook Challenge *** Checking for “Confirmation That SPD is Functional” is a hugely important inspection completed within the 4th section of the Inspection Schedule. Whilst this particular inspection is actually really simple, some care should be taken to ensure that the check is completed properly. Obviously this inspection...

4.2: Security of Fixing

Security Of Fixing Of Consumer Units / Distribution Boards *** Self Employed Electrician? Learn How To Win Work Here *** Checking the “Security Of Fixing” is a vitally important inspection completed within the 4th section of the Inspection Schedule. This particular inspection, whilst often being a very simple 2 minute check, can be a cause of further damage and strain...

1.3: Condition Of Distributors Earthing Arrangement

EIC: 1.0 External Condition of Intake Equipment (Visual Inspection Only)EICR: 1.0 External Condition of Intake Equipment (Visual Inspection Only) *** Self Employed Electrician? Learn How To Win Work – CLICK HERE *** 1.3: Condition Of Distributors Earthing Arrangement When undertaking 18th edition electrical inspections, whether part of an EIC (Electrical Installation Certificate) or an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report), the...

1.5: Condition Of Metering Equipment

*** Self Employed Electrician? Learn How To Win Work – CLICK HERE *** 1.5: Condition Of Metering Equipment Part of the first section of visual inspections completed during an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is that of checking the condition of the metering equipment. This visual inspection also applies to an EIC (Electrical Installation Certificate), issued after more complex installation...