NICEIC & SELECT

[JohnW2]

There is ministerial guidance to back up the regulation (which is an amendment to the existing housing act), so the guidance can be changed - and it already has been changed to expand the organisations that can carry out the EICRs - NAPIT has been added.

Are you perhaps saying that this 'Ministerial Guidance' is the equivalent of what would be called a "Statutory Instrument" in E&W, and hence effectively does have Statutory status (even though it does not require approval by Parliament)?

Kind Regards, John

 

[RF Lighting]

It's very rare indeed to find someone who is a master of more than one trade....

 

[Echo the husky]

It's very rare indeed to fine someone who is a master of more than one trade....

I know, you generally fine them when they are terrible not when they are masters.

 

[RF Lighting]

Edited

 

[Echo the husky]

Now my post looks stupid!

 

[Spark123]

I have two trades
Electrical and Instrument Technician (not musical instruments)

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Thanks for replies all. I think on balance, I'm probably best to opt for someone who's registered, even though I agree it doesn't necessarily guarantee they're the best of the best. I've found out in terms of EICR's Scottish Government guidance suggests it is best practice to get a NICEIC/SELECT member to complete these. I appreciate this is outwith a re-wire itself, however as I say on balance probably makes sense to stick with a company registered to one of these schemes.

 

[EFLImpudence]

I've found out in terms of EICR's Scottish Government guidance suggests it is best practice to get a NICEIC/SELECT member to complete these.

That's not guidance nor best practice; it's just their rule.[/QUOTE]



The same as down here Councils demand a NICEIC registered contractor; ignoring all the other schemes.

You may very well think of a reason for this but I couldn't possibly comment.

 

[Risteard]

You may very well think of a reason for this but I couldn't possibly comment.

If they are talking about an NICEIC Approved Contractor then it might be because what they are being assessed against is completely different to the scope of a "Domestic Installer" as you have in other schemes there. That's why NICEIC Approved Contractors and ECA (SELECT in Scotland) members (and IET members) are stipulated.

 

[EFLImpudence]

If.

That could be the case but it does not ensure the most qualified nor competent person - therefore ...

 

[ban-all-sheds]

467,000 hits.

349,000 hits.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Ah - it's guidance on the statutory;

not mandatory guidance unless that is guidance on the mandatory.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I didn't look, but could some of the hits be talking about a statutory requirement for certain organisations to offer guidance on certain things?