Can a LA insist that reports such as 'Landlords Cert' and PIRs be only be done a a NICEIC or ECA member.
A friend of mine has been asked to do some council mandated work on a three storey multiple occupancy house he lets out, so it complies with the neccessary legal/council requirements. see copy of works schedule point 11 & 17 at bottom
Amongst the many many things he has to do is electrical work as well. They insist that the work has to be done by NIC/ECA registered leccy, even though it is his own property and he is paying for it.
The LA dont seem to beleive that non NIC/ECA electricians can produce reports and also issue works certs.
Is it worth my freind 'fighting ' it with the council or should he surrender to thier reqirements?
Many Thanks
11 Electricity Supply
11.1
Provide/ensure additional power socket outlets to all:-
a) Kitchens have 3 No. double (2 No. above work top include kitchen area in bed/sitting room)
b) Bed/sitting room 3 No. double
c) Bedrooms 2 No. double per bedroom
d) Living/Dining room 3 No. double per living room
All socket outlets shall be located in positions which permit safe convenient and proper use at all times, having regard to the room layout. They shall not be positioned where the appliance cables are likely to pose a safety hazard. All electrical installations shall comply with Building Regulations and shall be suitably certified.
Provide an N.I.C.E.I.C. or E.C.A. Inspection Certificate verifying the adequacy of the installation.
17
Lighting
17.1
Ensure that the artificial lighting to all common stairways and landings on each floor is adequate. The lighting provision should have two way switching and if timed switches are used each switch should stay on to allow adequate time for persons to climb the stairs etc and enter their unit. Upon completion of works provide N.I.C.E.I.C. or E.C.A. Electrical Installation Completion Certificate verifying the adequacy of the new installation.
A friend of mine has been asked to do some council mandated work on a three storey multiple occupancy house he lets out, so it complies with the neccessary legal/council requirements. see copy of works schedule point 11 & 17 at bottom
Amongst the many many things he has to do is electrical work as well. They insist that the work has to be done by NIC/ECA registered leccy, even though it is his own property and he is paying for it.
The LA dont seem to beleive that non NIC/ECA electricians can produce reports and also issue works certs.
Is it worth my freind 'fighting ' it with the council or should he surrender to thier reqirements?
Many Thanks
11 Electricity Supply
11.1
Provide/ensure additional power socket outlets to all:-
a) Kitchens have 3 No. double (2 No. above work top include kitchen area in bed/sitting room)
b) Bed/sitting room 3 No. double
c) Bedrooms 2 No. double per bedroom
d) Living/Dining room 3 No. double per living room
All socket outlets shall be located in positions which permit safe convenient and proper use at all times, having regard to the room layout. They shall not be positioned where the appliance cables are likely to pose a safety hazard. All electrical installations shall comply with Building Regulations and shall be suitably certified.
Provide an N.I.C.E.I.C. or E.C.A. Inspection Certificate verifying the adequacy of the installation.
17
Lighting
17.1
Ensure that the artificial lighting to all common stairways and landings on each floor is adequate. The lighting provision should have two way switching and if timed switches are used each switch should stay on to allow adequate time for persons to climb the stairs etc and enter their unit. Upon completion of works provide N.I.C.E.I.C. or E.C.A. Electrical Installation Completion Certificate verifying the adequacy of the new installation.