Ban, I wouldn't worry about it, he was having a pop at me due to my pointing out about the situation over Test and Inspection.
I don't make the rules but I think Chowbasa doesn't like it.
I have no idea if he is a qualified spark or a DIY spark, he didn't say one way or the other. I do not believe that people who are not experienced in inspection and testing should be undertaking them due to the potential inherent dangers involved.
He stated he needed to learn, that's fair enough, however there are courses available that would allow a person to do a PIR and be fully aware of the dangers to both themselves and others. Asking quations about PIR on here is not the way to learn though, you need to do the job, work alongside a spark on the best ways to deal with things.
He asked a question about an Installation that sounds dangerous, well if you look at something and believe it is dangerous, then no PIR is required, you simply fill the client details in on the form, then add "Refused to Test, Installation Considered to deteriorated to withstand stress of Testing" (or words to that effect)
A qualified or experienced spark would know that..or he would simply say it to the client, he would not trott off to a DIY forum and ask others advice.
Chowbasa took it personal, that was not intentional, but death is pretty finite, you make a mistake and it could be your last..as you sig says.
