Need help………urgent Periodic inspection and testing?
Ok 1 week ago I had a new boiler fitted but because of this the electrician found faults with the electrics, he said the house was unsafe as the electric wires were sitting on the water pipe and the house was not earth bound (his words not mine) he said only opition is full house re-wire but I was also told by a different electrician about Periodic inspection and testing but when I have looked it up on internet websites say it is only valid for non-domestic buildings ?!?!?
So now Iam really confused as what needs to be done and what is going to be the safest (and I am wanting to put the house on the market next year) ……..can anybody give me advice? much appericated
no its not just for non domestic buildings, its all buildings with an electrical supply,
basicly its a check of your whole electrical installation.
for the 1st electrician to say the house needs a whole rewire, without doing such an inspection is wrong.
you may just need remedial work to get you up to current regs.
eg, moving the wire that is touching said pipe, by means of mechanically fixing into place.
earth 'bound'….is acually just calling bonding
which is the connection of your metal pipework, towel rails/heater/radiators to the earthing system, this IS for your safety.
(technically there is no such thing as earth bonding) the two words are not used together in this industry
earthing is a seperate issue and it get very technical to quote
tnc, tt, tncs pme systems would not mean much to most, but to a spark, then we know that they are 4 different types of earthing system.
but as said in other responses, get a couple of more quotes, dont get ripped off, BUT..
dont expect decent electricians to be cheap, (cowboys may be but ARE unsafe), you are paying for their expertise and knowledge and worth every penny for your piece of mind and safety.
and as you are putting the house on the market next year then it is all the more important to get a part p registered spark in to sign off his works
one more tip..
self employed sparks tend to be cheaper (less overheads)
more reliable and workmanship will be better as they have their own reputation to uphold and not a big high falooting company's
<yes im a self emp. spark 
Talk soon,
Joe Beaven
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sam_cc Says:
ring british gas or your council
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Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Mark C Says:
Get a third or fourth opinion from yet another electrician, the "earth bound " one sounds loony. The term is earth ground. The second one should explain things so you can understand.
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Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 11:52 am
maca Says:
always get as many quotes as possible it is no good asking them if it is safe because they want the business so will say it needs doing you need some advice perhaps the local council will recommend some thing or local electric board???
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Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Richard H Says:
You need to have the town or county building inspector out to your home and have him/her inspect it. They will tell you if it is up to code and if it needs to be upgraded or not. You home may be grand fathered do to its age, you might not have to do a thing. The inspector will leave you a document so you can show others and get their opinion.
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Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
jayktee96 Says:
The recommended period between inspection and testing for domestic properties is normally 5 years. Contact a NICEIC member in your area.
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S/e electrician 44 years UK
Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
yogi972 Says:
no its not just for non domestic buildings, its all buildings with an electrical supply,
basicly its a check of your whole electrical installation.
for the 1st electrician to say the house needs a whole rewire, without doing such an inspection is wrong.
you may just need remedial work to get you up to current regs.
eg, moving the wire that is touching said pipe, by means of mechanically fixing into place.
earth 'bound'….is acually just calling bonding
which is the connection of your metal pipework, towel rails/heater/radiators to the earthing system, this IS for your safety.
(technically there is no such thing as earth bonding) the two words are not used together in this industry
earthing is a seperate issue and it get very technical to quote
tnc, tt, tncs pme systems would not mean much to most, but to a spark, then we know that they are 4 different types of earthing system.
but as said in other responses, get a couple of more quotes, dont get ripped off, BUT..
dont expect decent electricians to be cheap, (cowboys may be but ARE unsafe), you are paying for their expertise and knowledge and worth every penny for your piece of mind and safety.
and as you are putting the house on the market next year then it is all the more important to get a part p registered spark in to sign off his works
one more tip..
self employed sparks tend to be cheaper (less overheads)
more reliable and workmanship will be better as they have their own reputation to uphold and not a big high falooting company's
<yes im a self emp. spark
References :
Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 1:58 pm