registered competant person

[karter]

I want to use an electrician who has carried out work for me with no problems. This work is notifiable and he says he is NICEIC part P registered. Being cautious I have tried to varify his registration by both his name and bussiness name.says he has been registered for about 14 months. Could someone point me to the correct site to look on and also do NICEIC keep their register of part P approved people up to date.Do electricians have a card/certificate as do CORGI people
Many thanks in anticipation of your replies.

 

[comms]

http://www.niceic.org.uk/niceicgroup/householder/contractorlookup/fg_base_view

 

[Taylortwocities]

And they do have a card. Also you can look on www.competentperson.co.uk

That will give u a broader search of electricians - it doesnt have to be NICEIC!

 

[comms]

And they do have a card.

They may not as the DI identity card when joining NICEIC isnt compulsory.

 

[Cremeegg]

As above a sparks doesn't have to be NICEIC registered although they are the most well known - whether they are the best is often debated. NAPIT provide photo ID cards to their members who are registered under Part P with them. I presume the other competent person bodies do as well.

 

[karter]

Thanks for all your replies guys , have checked he is not shown on NICEIC register or part P competant persons listing. I have challenged him and he said he is waiting for an E.T.E. number (electrical test equipment number) is this feasable or is it b--ls.I want to use this guy but I like to do things right and doubts are growing please lets have your thoughts. many thanks

 

[securespark]

Sounds fishy...

 

[JohnD]

... he says he is NICEIC part P registered. ...

was he telling the truth that time?

What about next time?

 

[Gasman1015]

Thanks for all your replies guys , have checked he is not shown on NICEIC register or part P competant persons listing. I have challenged him and he said he is waiting for an E.T.E. number (electrical test equipment number) is this feasable or is it b--ls.I want to use this guy but I like to do things right and doubts are growing please lets have your thoughts. many thanks

Load of balls.

 

[comms]

Sounds like a load of cobblars to me.
Steer clear.

 

[Spark123]

If in doubt, phone the NICEIC and ask them. I must admit I have never heard of an E.T.E. number (although I work in Industry), maybe some of the NICEIC lads on here can enlighten us?

 

[passerv]

Check with the NICEIC by all means but, in all fairness he may be waiting for his assessment visit. He may want to use your job.

Then if there's a problem it will cost him.

Never heard of ETE though

 

[Spark123]

If he is awaiting NICEIC assessment then I'd have thought as he isn't currently registered he will need to use the LABC route though

 

[passerv]

There's something like the chicken and egg scenario emerging here.

I see your point though spark 123, just ask the guy what's going on.

Challenge him over this ETE business though.

 

[Gasman1015]

If in doubt, phone the NICEIC and ask them. I must admit I have never heard of an E.T.E. number (although I work in Industry), maybe some of the NICEIC lads on here can enlighten us?

I am registered niceic, never heard of it.