We have recently had some extensive work done on our house consisting of a loft conversion and ground floor extension.
Builders own electricians did the extension electrics, 1st fix, commission and 2nd fix. All that remains is for them to complete the sign off
My own electrician [friend] did the loft electrics as we were doing most of the loft internals ourselves so could work at our speed and do work at the weekends. He completed 1st fix, commission and 2nd fix. This work was overseen by his boss and his boss did the testing and will shortly be issuing the certificate
When the builders electricians started work they wanted to fit a second consumer unit so that they could 'ring fence' their own work and were a bit funny about having two electricians working on different parts of the installation. I objected to the second CU as there was plenty of space in the existing metal CU as this has only fairly recently been fitted. There also wasn't sufficient room in the cupboard for this to be done either.
They agreed to fit the new circuits to the existing CU, and all was well.
They are now saying that they wont sign off their own work as another [my] electrician has done work on the board and that he can sign it all off.
The board has a split RCD and the new loft and extension circuits are spread across both RCDs
My argument is that my electrician cannot sign off their work as he has not designed and installed it.
Were now at an impasse as this is the final thing that BC are waiting for to sign off the works. Final bill from the builders has not currently been paid, pending final BC sign off.
Can anyone advise on what the correct position is here and suggest a best course of action?
Many thanks
Builders own electricians did the extension electrics, 1st fix, commission and 2nd fix. All that remains is for them to complete the sign off
My own electrician [friend] did the loft electrics as we were doing most of the loft internals ourselves so could work at our speed and do work at the weekends. He completed 1st fix, commission and 2nd fix. This work was overseen by his boss and his boss did the testing and will shortly be issuing the certificate
When the builders electricians started work they wanted to fit a second consumer unit so that they could 'ring fence' their own work and were a bit funny about having two electricians working on different parts of the installation. I objected to the second CU as there was plenty of space in the existing metal CU as this has only fairly recently been fitted. There also wasn't sufficient room in the cupboard for this to be done either.
They agreed to fit the new circuits to the existing CU, and all was well.
They are now saying that they wont sign off their own work as another [my] electrician has done work on the board and that he can sign it all off.
The board has a split RCD and the new loft and extension circuits are spread across both RCDs
My argument is that my electrician cannot sign off their work as he has not designed and installed it.
Were now at an impasse as this is the final thing that BC are waiting for to sign off the works. Final bill from the builders has not currently been paid, pending final BC sign off.
Can anyone advise on what the correct position is here and suggest a best course of action?
Many thanks
