EIC in a different name than installer

Beedoo

We received our EIC and asked the installer some questions about it (sub-contracted via builder).  He replied saying he didn't install it he only inspected the installation.  However the certificate is an EIC and he has signed his name under the installation part of the cert.  This seems pretty dodgy.  It's NICEIC and they don't do third party certification.  Do I need to take action?  If I report this will that make my certification invalid?

Risteard

It's already invalid if the information is bogus. There are three part certificates (for Design, Construction and Inspection & Testing) although these generally aren't used for Domestic works which typically have a single signature certificate.

To sign for inspection and testing the inspector would have had to have been there during erection and on completion to verify the installation - not just come in at the end after it's all hidden away. Obviously if they didn't design or erect the installation then they shouldn't have signed for these either. Is it a different individual within the same company or actually a separate company which has signed?

Ectophile

And what will "taking action" achieve?

You currently have a (slightly dodgy) bit of paper that says your new installation meets building regulations.  It can be added to the pack of peperwork you show to the buiyer when you sell your home.

If you question it, you may end up with no paperwork to say that the work meets building regulations.

That sort of thing goes on in the building industry.  When my gas hob was fitted, the kitchen fitters fitted it, then called round a mate to check it was OK.

Risteard

Ectophile said:

And what will "taking action" achieve?

You currently have a (slightly dodgy) bit of paper that says your new installation meets building regulations.  It can be added to the pack of peperwork you show to the buiyer when you sell your home.

If you question it, you may end up with no paperwork to say that the work meets building regulations.

That sort of thing goes on in the building industry.  When my gas hob was fitted, the kitchen fitters fitted it, then called round a mate to check it was OK.

Just to correct your post, an Electrical Installation Certificate certifies compliance with the Wiring Regulations - not Building Regulations.