Rewiring done but no certificate

DevCoder

So the circuits have actually been energised, its just the electrician saying they haven't?

If so, who actually flipped the switch to energise the circuits?

aj9648

He did. When we came back to the house all the circuits were, lights were working etc. we noticed a few issues which he half sorted but never saw him again.

DevCoder

Ok, so have you told Elecsa the circuits are energised (by him)?

I assume you have an address? If so my next step would be to send a letter to him, copying in Elecsa and the LA to state he has done the installation and energise of the circuits but you have yet to receive the test cert (I would ask for proof of dead tests to have comfort of mind) and completion cert.

Risteard

aj9648 wrote: »

i have the same issue - the chap said he was Elecsa Certification Registered, Part P Accredited, IPAF license and also CIS

IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) licence (or PAL card as it is actually known) simply demonstrates that he has had training to use MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms), so isn't relevant to certification. CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) registered (presumably as a Subcontractor) deals with payments from a Contractor to a Subcontractor for Construction work, so is not relevant to you as a homeowner.

aj9648

I assume when people say energised the circuit, it means turning it all on. If that's the case then yes as we have been in the house for some months after the work has been done.

Risteard

captainhindsight wrote: »

they have to notify the local authority that the work has been done.

Although I don't live in England or Wales I can assure you that the legal obligation for notification (if not a self-certifying contractor) lies with the homeowner and not the contractor.

fluffpot

But the electrician has been contracted on the basis the he will provide the certs - see post 1.

The fact that he has energised the circuits (switched them on) I think is your best route - if the hadn't tested them and noted the results he has no business switching the circuits on - how would he know they were safe otherwise?

aj9648

That's what I thought but elecsa seem to be a bit pants at enforcing their members!! Will have go try again

Ectophile

aj9648 wrote: »

That's what I thought but elecsa seem to be a bit pants at enforcing their members!! Will have go try again

Most of the organisations are only interested in collecting membership fees from the contractors who sign up with them. Enforcing the rules is an unwanted chore.

aj9648

If Elecsa dont do anything (which I think they wont) then what else can I do?