Up at a chaps house this evening. He was extolling the joys of gas that was recently installed in his house. I looked at his meter and could find no main equip bond. I informed him that an earth was required. But am i right in saying only a NIC spark can do this?
the joy of gas
- Thread starter mackeral
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Anybody can do this. Ideally a 'competent person' as defined in BS 7671, but NICEIC do not yet have a monopoly over electrical installation practice... as much as they'd like it. (Incidentally, there is a difference between equipotential bonding and earthing, but if you know that much you'll know what to do!)
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There are no, repeat, no jobs that can legally be done only by a NIC-spark. There are, however, some organisations such as local authorities, some charities and some insurance companies who insist on using NICEIC approved contractors.
But even following the introduction of the much-vaunted Part P of the Building Regulations there will still be no statutory qualification or membership required to trade as an electrician. (Although it will become increasingly difficult for unqualified electricians to operate.)
But even following the introduction of the much-vaunted Part P of the Building Regulations there will still be no statutory qualification or membership required to trade as an electrician. (Although it will become increasingly difficult for unqualified electricians to operate.)
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